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that it oi'iginated in the tigure of the animal as a whole rather than 

 ill some part or character of that animal or of some other animal. 



A very insti'uctive example bearing ii]3on this siibject is shown in 

 Fig. "Jito. Atttiched to one side of the hasjn is a pendent lieail rcseni- 



FiG. -AW. Vase repreB.iii; i i : . , ,ii..i- painted upon the sules -!. 



Tiling th it of a serpent or a tartle. A kmd of hood overhangs the 

 la-ad and extends ma iidt;( aiound tin ^idi s of the vessel, connect- 



Fifi. a03. Shallow vase with reptilian featu 

 the markings of the creature's body — ;. 



ing with the tail of the creature, wliicli is also ])endent and hooded. 

 Four legs support the vessel and are marked with transverse stripes 

 of red and black paint. The upper surface of the head is covered 

 witli reticulated lines in black, and bands of conventional ornament 

 in the same color extend around the sides of the vessel, uniting the 

 head with the tail of the animal. A single band of ornament passes 

 beneath the body, also connecting those members. It is plain tliat 

 these painted bamls serve to eonipli'ie tlie representation of the reptile. 



