balls, one of smoke-coloured, and the other of light brown, Glass; and both ornamented with lines of white enamel radiating spirally from the centre. Among the perforated beads, are many curious varieties, and great diversity in the colour of the Glass; there are some entirely colourless, and other approach nearly to it. Some of the enamelled specimens are formed of concentric layers of different colours; and the facets are cut across these, and thus produce a variety of waved lines. Another has an imitation of stones of different colour, being set in studs on its surface; and a third is ornamented with small raised and twisted coral-work. Indeed, the whole collection, from the diversity in form, material, colour, and design, which it exhibits, is well deserving of a careful examination. (Archæological Journal, No. 12, December, 1846.)

Glass engraving in its modern acceptation—viz., roughened and polished in intaglio,—was probably unknown to the Romans and their predecessors. The art of cutting Glass in relief, was, however, known to them at very remote periods; for which purpose, as we learn from Pliny, (Nat. Hist., xxvii. c. 4,) the diamond was used.

The Chinese have long been skilled in Glass-making. M. Abel Rémusat states,* that their imitation of the precious stone Yeschm was so excellent, that it was almost impossible to distinguish the artificial from the real. This description of Glass-ware was manufactured into vases of various forms by the Chinese, from whom the Arabians procured them. Some were of a clear,