Plate XXXIII 



A typical series of vases. Alligator ware. Pages 128 — 130. 



Figure a. — Vase in which the two large panels are each decorated with a realistic 

 representation of the alligator, combining all its characteristic features. 3 / 5 



Figures b and c. — Characteristic vases, the shoulder of each being ornamented 

 with two alligators ; c is from Vivala. 2 / s 



Figure d. — Double-necked vase with representation of the alligator in which the 

 head is turned, the long jaws extending over the back and tail ; from 

 Bugavita. '/ 2 



Figure e. — Vase illustrating conventional treatment of the alligator; from Buga- 

 vita. i/, 



Figure /'. — Vase whose shoulder decorations represent the alligator with much 

 reduced body and extremities. 3 / 5 



