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character of some of the forms we have already examined ; and the 

 type whence they are derived is somewhat more dignified and suit- 

 able to the important office of column than the water-plants hitherto 

 .selected. 



These palm columns, like those of Order III., are frequently combined 

 with representatives of Order II., and many features are possessed by 

 the three orders in common. Indeed, in some cases it is much harder 

 to discriminate the palm than the lotus columns from their numerous 

 papyrus brethren ; yet I think satisfactory distinguishing marks will 

 be found when we come to the palm capitals. 



fig. 2*. 



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 1.16-*. 



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Plinth. — The plinth does not differ materially from the later plinths 

 of Order II. It is either partially or completely cylindrical, and does 

 not depart widely from well-known proportions. 



Its diameter ranges from about 1.15 to 1.G0 shaft-diameters. 

 Its height varies from .035 to .050 of the column. 



Fio. 14. Palm Column from Philae, — now in the Berlin Museum. (After 

 Lepsius.) 



