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Ladles 



Many ladles were found in 1800, The jreneral forms of which were 

 in no respect peculiar. The most striking variations are in the form 

 of the handles. They are usually decorated ou the interiors, and 

 generally with geometrical patterns. 



Fig. 13. Ladle witti figure on handk-, from (Jhevlou (uumber l.j7;iiii;). 



Figure 12 shows a ladle with a double handle — a rare form. Figure 

 13 is a ladle with its handle decorated with a human figure. The 

 evidences of wear on the edge of this ladle are pronounced, showing 

 that it was probably used in dipping food from bowls or vases. In 

 modern times gourd ladles are generally used for drinking purposes. 



