Salaminia (Cyprus) : the history, treasures, & antiquities of Salamis in the island of Cyprus (1882)
Cesnola, Alexander Palma di, 1837-, Birch, Samuel, 1813-1885 · London : Trübner and Co. · leaf 258
CO < CO ocr >- o a Ld oo CHALCEDONY, ETC. 165 are so indistinct, that it is impossible to conjecture thesignification of the writing. Inside, susjoended by a goldwire from two small handles and the top of the vase, is alittle amulet of uncertain shape. The accompanying figure (156) represents… … Fig. 166. A. B. A. Inscribed Amulet, in form of the Cuttle Fish. B. The Shield Enlarged. Chalcedony. Phoenician letters, but they are unfortunately so indis-tinct from age, and so nearly obliterated, that it wouldbe rash to hazard a conjecture as to their meaning. An inscribed roundle, or j^laque,…
