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flat paddle are distinguished l)v the patch}- and disconnected nature of 

 the imprints. The rolling oi' rocking implement was not lifted from 

 the sui'face, and gave a zigzag connection to the markings, illustrated 

 in ligui'e 8it. 



The rolling or rocking modeling tools had an advantage over the 



Fig. 41 — Potsherds showing simpU^ method of applying cords ill decorating vases. 

 About three-fourths actual size. 



flat paddles in treating round surfaces, and especially' about the con- 

 stricted neck of the vessel. I have undertaken to restore this imple- 

 ment, as illustrated in figure 40 a, and have used it successfuU}' in 



Fig. 4'2 — Small put with linger-nail marking.? giving the effect of basket impressions. 

 One-third actual size. 



imitating eflects common in the simpler wares of a vast region (see 

 figure 40 c). Implements of this class served the triple purpose: (1) of 

 modeling the surface, reducing irregularities; (y) of kneading and knit- 

 ting the surface, making the walls stronger; and (3) of imparting a 



