BTEVKxsoN.) ARTICLES OF CLAY. 



WHITENED WARE WITH COLORED DECORATIONS. 



449 



There are but few specimens of this ware, which are chiefly important 



from the fact that the material is of that firm, close, aud superior quality 



that characterizes the ancient pottery of that region. The decorations 



and general appearance also ally it to the ancient ware. 



584, (47476). A turnip-shaped canteen ; the only opening being a small 



hole in the top of the handle, which arises from the top in the 



form of a semicircular loop. Decorations consist of three bands 



around the upper half, the flrstalternate white and black squares, 



the second a plain red band, and the third or lower like the first. 



Capacity about three quarts. (Fig. 70(j.) 



585, (47477). A bowl decorated internally with a subroarginal band 

 consisting of a vine aud leaf; externally with a band of small 

 pear-shaped figures; all in black. 



58G, (47478). Canteen of the usual form. 



587,(47480). Turnip-shaped canteens; small, circular mouth at the cen- 

 ter on top; on each side a knob. 



VKGETAL SUBSTANCES. 



587J^, (46829). Spinning io\i copied from the ordinary top of civilized 

 life. 

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