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which is decorated above and within. The curve of the rim and side 

 is* very bold, sweeping suddenly outward from the narrow top and 

 almost as abruptly contracting again,, to expand once more. A few 

 others have curves almost as well rounded as this, but usually in 

 thinner vessels. On the upper projection are horizontal lines and 

 those sloping both ways. Below is a row of elliptic indentations, 

 and a series of curved and sloping lines. It is remarkable for its 

 wide and almost marginal projection, though a smaller expansion 

 is not rare. 



Another rim from Jefiferson county has elliptic indentations 

 arranged in curved lines. Fig. 2 has a series of short curved 

 grooves arranged in horizontal lines, and the outer edge of the rim 

 has notches. This comes from an early stockade on the north 

 bank of the Seneca river, where fragmentary' pottery is abundant. 

 Fig. 3 has horizontal grooves in which are reg'ular indentations. 

 The grooves are quite broad. Below these are somewhat similar 

 grooves, shorter, sloping in opposite directions, and almost meet- 

 ing at angles. This frequent pattern is from the Seneca river. A 

 rim ornamented on top has similar broad sloping grooves, and 

 below these are several interrupted grooves which are nearly hori- 

 zontal. From the same site as the last. 



Fig. 4 is a very handsome fragment, which has a curious double 

 cuiwe, suggesting a singular form of vessel. It is moderately thick. 

 There are indented grooves, both horizontal and sloping, and a 

 horizontal line of large circular indentations. The work is quite 

 elaborate and very neatly done; this was found with the last two. 

 Another with these has a straight rim, showing but a little curve to 

 that part of the vessel. This is a frequent feature, so that it must 

 have been somewhat angular. Outside there is a slight projection, 

 less than an inch below the top, sloping back above, so that there 

 is but a slight thickness at the actual rim. There are waved lines 

 below the projection, which are quite shallow and irregular. This 

 simple rim is not common. 



Fig. 5. A very plain rim without projection, from the same place. 

 There are very irregular grooves, following no apparent pattern. 

 It is somewhat remarkable in this way. Fig. 6 has deeply incised 



