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The excellent young Henry Johnson, Gentleman-Commo ...

Latin Text:

Ornatissimus Juvenis HENRICUS JOHNSON ex Ęde Christi Superioris Ordinis Commensalis cutem ingentis Lacerti Squamosi, Asraw vulgo dicti, huic Museo donavit.

Translation:

The excellent young Henry Johnson, Gentleman-Commoner of Christ Church, gave this Museum the skin of a giant scaly lizard commonly known as an Asraw.

Location:Not listed in the 1836 catalogue. The present location of this object is unknown.

Year:MDCCXVII (1717);  Page Number:21 (recto)