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A vessel, fragments of which were found amid the sherds com- 
posing the mosaic floor of this small grave, is shown in Figure 144. 
Both its exterior and interior were light red, showing mottled flecks 
of powdered mussel shell (pl. 106, f). 
Figure 145 shows another large-sized vessel restored from frag- 
ments found in the mosaic floor of grave at 1 (fig. 141). It was about 
17 inches in diameter across the top and 15 inches in depth. Ex- 
terior and interior of this vessel were a light red, with flecks of 
powdered shell, somewhat lighter red than Plate 106, f. This vessel 
probably held about 10 or 12 gallons. The material was strong and 
well burned. 
Fire Bep 
The fire bed, Figure 141, A, B, C, D, which adjoined this grave, 
was also situated in the banquette which extended around the rim. 
Fic. 146.—Restoration of domestic pottery 
This fire bed was 9 feet from A to B and 3% feet from Bto D. It 
was about 8 inches in depth and rested on the original clay subsoil, 
on a level with the floor. The sides and edges were fairly well defined 
and it showed signs of much use. It is shown in Plate 109,a@. The 
construction of this fire bed was as follows: On the original clay 
subsoil, level with the floor, was first a layer of whitish-brown ashes, 
2 inches thick; then a layer of brownish ashes mixed with burned 
clay, 1 inch thick; then a layer of mingled clay, ashes, and charcoal, 
114 inches thick. This last layer yielded a fragment of domestic 
pottery (fig. 146) and some small animal bones. The charcoal con- 
tained some charred cane stems. Then came a 2-inch layer of very 
hard-burned red clay, which contained some impressions of cane 
leaves. On top of this was a layer of mingled black earth and ashes, 
from one-half to 114 inches in thickness. This top layer appeared 
to be the remains of the last fire upon this hearth. 
