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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria

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2.] Glass finger-rings have also been found, which were probably worn by women.
We have a few remains of Assyrian toilet articles.

A bronze disk, about nine inches in diameter, with a long handle attached, is thought to have been a mirror.

In its general shape it resembles both the Egyptian and the classical mirrors; but, unlike them, it is perfectly plain, even the handle being a mere flat bar.

[PLATE CXXXVI., Fig.

3.] We have also a few combs.


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