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444 Primitive Grkece : Mycenian Art. wire preserved in some of the holes was evidently intended to carry accessory triangular pendants, which have been found in considerable numbers among the objects in the grave. Diadems and semi-oval ornaments belonged to women. From the shape Fir,. 53S.— CoUl of the bones, Schliemann came to the conclusion that women were buried in these graves.' His conjecture is confirmed by the observation, that whilst the remaining graves were literally filled with weapons, none were brought out of Graves I. and III.; Fig. 536.— Gold studs from Tomb IV. Actual size. the ornaments collected here, ear-rings, hair-pins, beads, etc.. being of a class rather worn by women than by men. In Grave IV. three men and two women were found. Accordingly, by the side of weapons with which the pit was packed, appeared ' SCHE.IEM.'iNN, M)(eii<e.