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There are no indications of the use of a wheel. The vessels are 

 seldom absolutely true in outline, but in a general way are remark- 

 able for symmetry and grace. The colors employed in finishing and 

 decorating are pleasing and often extremely rich. The reds predom- 

 inate, the whole surface of the simple forms being frequently finished 

 with it. Upon this the designs are painted in black, white, and 

 different tones of red. In the more common utensils the figures are 

 drawn, often carelessly, upon the plain untinted surface. The brush 

 has been handled with freedom and the designs are often quite elabo- 

 rate. Occasionally we find incised figures and stamped patterns. 



The various shapes of vessels obtained at this locality may be 

 classified under a few heads. 



First, there are many cups and bowls ranging from a few inches 

 to a foot in diameter, and generally quite shallow. The bottoms 

 are usually flat and the walls expand regularly to the rim. Two 

 examples varying from the rule are given in Figs. 4 and 5. Fig. 4 



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Fig. 4. — Vessel from tlie upper deposits. 



shows a slightly polished, unpainted pan of dark, ochreous tint, 

 with upright sides and flat bottom. The base, outside, is slightly 

 convex next the circumference and concave at the center. It is 



Fig. 5. — Vessel from tlie upper deposits. 



eight inches in diameter. Fig. 5 illustrates a deep cup of similar 

 color and finish ; a painted design consisting of parallel encircling 



