Fig. 48.—Elk Low.
Fig. 49.—Hitter Hill.
Fig. 50.—Hitter Hill.
Fig. 51.—Trentham.
Fig. [47], which, however, may perhaps be a food vessel, has the unusual feature of being ornamented on the bottom quite as elaborately as around its sides. The bottom is shown on Fig. [48]. The whole of the ornamentation has been produced by the indentation of twisted thongs into the pliant clay.
Fig. [39], from Fimber, is richly and elaborately ornamented over its entire surface with the most delicate indentations, and is (with Fig. [42]) one of the best and most perfect of known examples. When found it stood close to the shoulders of the skeleton of a strong-boned, middle-aged, man, which lay on the right side. Fig. [42] is equally as elaborate in ornamentation, and as good in form. Like the former, it is ornamented by thong indentations. Fig. [41] is of the same general shape, but not so elaborate in design; the greater portion of the ornamentation consisting of reticulated and lozenge patterns. Fig. [45] is also a remarkably good example, and is about equal in point of ornament with Fig. [46]. Fig. [40] is of very different form, as are also Figs. [43] and [44]. The ornamentation on the first of these is produced in the usual way, and on the second, by simple indentations. Other forms of drinking cups are met with, but these are the most usual.
