A third fragment ([fig. 75]) partakes of the character of the last described. The decoration is more elaborate and the punctured design or chevron slightly different. Many of the indentations are of semicircular form, and not angular or semiangular, as in most of the other crocks. The material is very hard, like [fig. 74], and of a dark colour. [Fig. 76] is portion of a large, straight-lipped vessel, that measured originally over three feet in circumference round the rim; it is unornamented, and formed of hard, well-baked, darkish-coloured clay.
Fig. 77.—Rim Ornament of Fictile Ware.
[Fig. 77] is the only pattern of its kind found at Ballydoolough. It is drawn half-size. Whether this specimen and [fig. 76] were originally furnished with ears it is now impossible to say. Figs. [78] and [79], drawn one-half the real size, represent portions of vessels. The larger fragment bears upon its ear, or handle, two figures somewhat like a St. Andrew’s cross; on the smaller there is only one.
Fig. 78. Cross inscribed Pottery.
Fig. 79. Cross inscribed Pottery.