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Metal. 445 ornaments exclusively worn by women. There can be no doubl that the diadem-character we have attributed to the two large bands is correct (Figs. 529, 530). Not only are their shape and dimensions in harmony with such a destination, but very similar diadems are represented on terra-cotta figurines and intaglios (Figs. 331, 337, 376, 416). "Finally," says Schliemann, "around the head of another of the three bodies was found a splendid and artistically-worked diadem, to which was still attached part of the skull." ' Besides semi-ovals, rich gold ornaments made of leaves I'li;. 5j7.— (Juki plaqiii;, Twu-lliinls. arranged in the shape of a cross were also sewn on to the apparel; numerous specimens came out of Graves I. and III.- In the centre of each cross is a hole for the thread which served to fasten it on to the robe. In addition to these, Schliemann picked up in Grave III. as many as 701 large round gold plates (Figs. 531-534). He found them "as well below as above and around the bodies."^ They must have been glued on to the garment, so as to fill up the spaces left by the prin- cipal ornaments, thus enfolding the corpse on all sides. The designs on these beautiful plates may be divided into two • Schliemann, Mytena. " Ibid. * I&id.