Smith, H. Clifford (Harold Clifford), 1876-1960 · London : Methuen and co · leaf 72
ery description. The wreaths withwhich the dead were adorned for burial, made inimitation of natural leaves, form a large portion offunereal jewellery. One of the most famous of thisspecies, found in 1813 at Armento (S. Italy), andpurchased about 1826 by Ludwig I, King of Bavaria,from Countess… … GREEK genii, while on the top is placed a statue with aninscription underneath it. This splendid specimenwas probably employed for votive purposes. Datingfrom the third century B.C., and also from MagnaGraecia, is the gold crown in the British Museumwhich was acquired from the collection of…
Jewelry
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