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coated with a thin layer of reddish buff color, somewhat similar to d, 
Plate 106. The interior was not polished. Somewhat similar ves- 
sels were found at the Gordon site (see fig. 147). These large, 
round-bottomed vessels show no trace of woven fabrics on their 
Fic. 170.—Restoration of vessel No. 25 from mound No. 2 
exteriors and do not show a care and polish equal to that of the large 
flat-bottomed vessels. 
Figure 172, doubtful restoration of vessel No. 31-A. Not enough 
fragments of this vessel were found to restore it with certainty. One 
Fic. 171.—Restoration of vessel No. 34, mound No. 2 
or two somewhat similar vessels found in the southern United States 
justify the form given. It was about 5 inches in height. The ware 
was well burned and hard. [Exterior and interior Indian red (pl. 
106, e), mottled with black, probably from use in domestic cooking. 
Figure 173, restoration of vessel No. 16. 
Not certain about handles, as none were 
found. It was 10 inches across rim and 10 
inches in height. Exterior and interior a 
dark reddish flesh color, intermediate between 
d and f, Plate 106. 
Figure 174, restoration of vessel No. 17. 
Not certain as to the handles. None were 
Fie. 172.—Doubtful restoration found. It was 10 inches across rim and 9 
of vessel No. 3la, mound No.2 , 5 Fi . . 
inches in depth. Exterior and interior a very 
dark cream, darker than c, Plate 106. Exterior was stained black 
from domestic fire. 
Figure 175, restoration of vessel No. 18. Not certain as to han- 
dles. None were found. It was 12 inches across rim and 10 inches 
