WHITENED WARE WITH COLORED DECORATIONS.
There are but few specimens of this ware, which are chiefly important from the fact that the material is of that firm, close, and superior quality that characterizes the ancient pottery of that region. The decorations and general appearance also ally it to the ancient ware.
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| Fig. 706. ([47476]) |
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 first alternate white and black squares, the second a plain red band, and the third or lower like the first. Capacity about three quarts. ([Fig. 706].)
585, (47477). A bowl decorated internally with a submarginal band consisting of a vine and leaf; externally with a band of small pear-shaped figures; all in black.
586, (47478). Canteen of the usual form.
587, (47480). Turnip-shaped canteens; small, circular mouth at the center on top; on each side a knob.
VEGETAL SUBSTANCES.
587 1/2, (46829). Spinning top copied from the ordinary top of civilized life.