Plate XLI 



Series of vases representing a variety of unusual forms. 

 Alligator ware. Pages 140, 141. 



Figure a. — Tripod vase resembling the armadillo. 1 /„ 



Figure b. — Tripod vase resembling the crab, and with animal heads for supports. l j.. 



Figure c. — Tripod representing the jaguar-god, the arms of which serve as handles 

 to the vessel ; on the panel at the back is a painted figure of the alli- 

 gator; from San Carlos. l l :i 



Figure d. — Tripod probably representing the jaguar-god. l l„ 



Figure e. — Unique thick-walled vase with annular base, and a series of scale- 

 group symbols encircling the bowl ; from Jacu. 1 / 2 



Figure f. — Unique form of vase supported by three half-human forms standing 

 on a ring-shaped base ; the panel designs consist of the alligator 

 motive. 2 / s 



