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The excavation to the left is on the site of the Greek Temple of Apollo, where the splendid metopÉ of the Sun-God was found. Then follows the great platform and the great trench cut through the whole hill. Still further to the right is the cutting of April, 1870, in continuing which, in June, 1873, the Treasure was discovered.

Three Tablets of Terra-cotta, from the Ruins of Greek Ilium (1-2 M.) xv
Two inscribed Whorls xxxii
Three Tablets of Terra-cotta (2 M.) xxxiii
No. 1 Fragment of painted Pottery, from the lowest stratum 15
No. 2 Small Trojan Axes of Diorite (8 M.) 21
PLATEII. General View of The Treasure of Priam Toface22
No. 3 inscribed Terra-cotta Vase from the Palace (8 M.) 23
No. 4 inscribed Terra-cotta Seal (7 M.) 24
No. 5 Piece of Red Slate, perhaps a Whetstone, with an inscription (7 M.) 24
No. 6 Terra-cotta Vase Cover (8 M.) 25
No. 7 Ornamented Ivory Tube, probably a Trojan Flute (8 M.) 25
No. 8 Piece of Ivory, belonging to a Trojan Lyre with Four Strings (about 8 M.) 25
No. 9 Ornamented Piece of Ivory belonging to a Trojan Seven-stringed Lyre (7 M.) 27
PLATEIII. Block of Triglyphs, With MetopÉ of The Sun-god. From The Temple of Apollo in The Ruins of Greek Ilium Toface32
Nos. 10, Nos. 11, Nos. 12. Terra-cotta Covers of Vases, with the Owl’s Face (2, 3, and 7 M.) 34
No. 13 Terra-cotta Vase, marked with an Aryan symbol (6 M.) 35
Nos. 14-30-30 Rude Idols found in the various Strata (2 to 14 M.) 36
No. 31 Remarkable Trojan Terra-cotta Vase, representing the Ilian Athena (9 M.) 37
No. 32 The largest of the Terra-cotta Vases found in the Royal Palace of Troy. Height 20 inches 48
No. 33 inscribed Trojan Vase of Terra-cotta (8½ M.) 50
No. 34 inscription on the Vase No. 33 50
No. 35 Fragment of a second painted Vase, from the Trojan Stratum. (From a new Drawing.) 55
No. 36 A large Trojan Amphora of Terra-cotta (8 M.) 63
Nos. 37-39. Stamped Terra-cottas (1½-2 M.) 65
No. 40 Stamped Terra-cotta (2 M.) 65
PLATEIV. View of The Northern Part of The Plain of Troy, From The Hill of Hissarlik Toface70

With the ancient bed of the Scamander, the Tombs of Achilles and Patroclus, Cape Sigeum, the villages of Yeni-Shehr and Kum-Kaleh, the Hellespont and Ægean Sea, the peninsula of Gallipoli and the islands of Imbrus and Samothrace. The Tumulus of Æsyetes is in the central foreground, in front of the wretched little village of Kum-koÏ.

PLATEV. View of The South-eastern Part of the Plain of Troy, from the Hill of Hissarlik Toface70

The foreground shows the excavations in the eastern part of Troy, the foundations of the Temple, and the Altar of Athena; beyond is the village of Chiplak; in the distance the chain of Mount Ida, capped with snow, except in July and August.

No. 41 A great mixing Vessel (??at??) of Terra-cotta (7 M.) 74
Nos. 42-44. Terra-cotta Whorls (7-14 M.) 80
No. 45 Copper Implements and Weapons from the Trojan stratum (8 M.) 82
No. 46 A Mould of Mica-schist for casting Copper Implements (8 M.) 82
Nos. 47, 48, 49, 50. Stone instruments from the Trojan stratum (8 M.) 83
Nos. 51, 52. Trojan Terra-cottas (8 M.) 86
No. 53 Small Trojan Vase (9 M.) 87
Nos. 54, 55. Trojan Terra-cotta Vases (8 M.) 87
Nos. 56-61. Stone Implements of the earliest Settlers 94
No. 62 Small Trojan Vase of Terra-cotta, with Decorations 95
No. 63 A Trojan Vase-cover of red Terra-cotta (7 M.) 95
No. 64 A stone Implement of unknown use (2 M.) 97
No. 65 A strange Vessel of Terra-cotta (15 M.) 97
Nos. 66, 67, 68. Trojan Sling-bullets of Loadstone (9 and 10 M.) 101
No. 69 The Foot-print of Buddha 103
No. 70 Large Terra-cotta Vase, with the Symbols of the Ilian Goddess (4 M.) 106
No. 71 A Mould of Mica-schist for casting Ornaments (14 M.) 110
No. 72 Fragment of a large Urn of Terra-cotta with Assyrian (?) Decorations, from the Lowest Stratum (14 M.) 110
No. 73 Trojan Plates found on the Tower (8 M.) 114
No. 74 Vase Cover with a human face (8 M.) 115
No. 75 A Whorl, with three animals (3 M.) 121
No. 76 Fragment of a Vase of polished black Earthenware, with Pattern inlaid in White (14 M.) 129
No. 77 Fragment of Terra-cotta, perhaps part of a box (16 M.) 129
No. 78 A Trojan Terra-cotta Seal (8 M.) 130
No. 78ª. Terra-cottas with Aryan Emblems (4 M.; 3 M.; 5 M.) 130
No. 79 Fragment of a brilliant dark-grey Vessel (13 M.) 135
No. 80 Whorl with pattern of a moving Wheel (16 M.) 137
No. 81 Whorl with Symbols of Lightning (7 M.) 138
No. 82 Two fragments of a great Mould of Mica-schist for casting Copper Weapons and Ornaments (14 M.) 139
PLATEVI. Trojan Buildings On The North Side, And in The Great Trench Cut Through The Whole Hill Toface143
Nos. 83-91. Objects of Metal from the Lowest Stratum 150
Nos. 92-101. Ivory Pins, Needles, &c. (11-15 M.) 150
Nos. 102, 103. Hand Millstones of Lava (14-16 M.) 151
No. 104 A splendid Vase with Suspension-rings (15 M.) 151
No. 105 Singular Double Vase (13-14 M.) 152
No. 106 Black Vase of Terra-cotta (14 or 15 M.) 152
No. 107 Funereal Urn of Stone, found on the Primary Rock, with Human Ashes in it (15½ M.) 153
No. 108 a, Hand Millstone of Lava (15 M.). b, Brilliant black Dish with side Rings for hanging it up (14 M.). c, c, c, c, Small decorated Rings of Terra-cotta (10-14 M.) 155
No. 109 Rude Terra-cotta Idol (14 M.) 155
No. 110 Fragment of Pottery, with the Suastika (14 M.) 157
Nos. 111, 112. Double-handled Vases of Terra-cotta, from the Trojan Stratum (9 M.) 158
No. 113 A Trojan Vase in Terra-cotta of a very remarkable form (8 M.) 159
No. 114 Engraved Terra-cotta Vessel in the form of a Pig (or Hedgehog?). 7 M. 160
No. 115 inscribed Whorl (7 M.) 161
No. 116 Terra-cotta Seal (1 M.) 162
No. 117 A Trojan Hand Millstone of Lava (10 M.) 163
No. 118 A piece of Granite, perhaps used, by means of a wooden Handle, as an upper Millstone (10 M.) 163
No. 119 A massive Hammer of Diorite (10 M.) 163
No. 120 Piece of Granite, probably used as a Pestle. From the Lowest Stratum (11-16 M.) 163
No. 121 Idol of Athena (8 M.) a. Front; b. Back 164
Nos. 122-124. Balls of fine red Agate (9 M.) 165
No. 125 A curious Terra-cotta Cup (4 M.) 166
No. 126 Terra-cotta Pitcher of a frequent form (6 M.) 166
No. 127 A small Terra-cotta Vase, with two Handles and three feet (6 M.) 167
No. 128 Terra-cotta Vase of a frequent form (6 M.) 167
No. 129 Terra-cotta Vase of a form frequent at the depth of 3-5 M. 169
No. 130 Terra-cotta Vessel (4 M.) 170
No. 131 A small Terra-cotta Vase with two Rings for suspension (2 M.) 170
Nos. 132, 133. Owl-faced Vase-covers (3 M.) 171
Nos. 134, 135. Two-handled Cups from the upper Stratum (2 M.) 171
No. 136 Terra-cotta Vase (2 M.) 171
No. 137 Perforated Terra-cotta (2 M.) 171
Nos. 138, 139. Deep Plates (paterÆ) with Rings for suspension, placed (a) vertically or (b) horizontally (1 and 2 M.) 172
Nos. 140, 141. Idols of the Ilian Athena (3 M.) 172
No. 142 Mould in Mica-schist (2½ M.) 173
PLATEVII. A.—Mound of in-tÉpÉ, The Traditional Tomb of Ajax Toface178

Upon the mound, which stands about one-third of a mile from the Hellespont, are seen the remains of a little temple, which was restored by Hadrian. Beneath the ruins is seen a vaulted passage, built of bricks, nearly 4 feet in height and width.

B.—Mound called the Tomb of Achilles.

Formerly on the sea-shore, from which it is now divided by a low strip of sand.

No. 143 Terra-cotta Ball, representing apparently the climates of the globe (8 M.) 188
No. 144 Small Terra-cotta Vessel from the Lowest Stratum, with four perforated feet, and one foot in the middle (14 M.) 190
Nos. 145, 146. Two little Funnels of Terra-cotta, inscribed with Cyprian Letters (3 M.) 191
No. 147 A Trojan Humming-top (7 M.) 192
No. 148 Terra-cotta Bell, or Clapper, or Rattle (5 M.) 192
No. 149 A Trojan decorated Vase of Terra-cotta (7 M.) 199
PLATEVIII. The Great Tower of Ilium, From The S.e. Toface200
No. 150 Terra-cotta Vase (7 M.) 208
No. 151 Terra-cotta Vase in the form of an Animal (10 M.) 208
No. 152 Terra-cotta Vessel in the shape of a Pig (14 M.) 209
No. 153 Skull of a Woman, found near some gold ornaments in the Lowest Stratum (13 M.) 209
No. 154 Block of Limestone, with a socket, in which the pivot of a door may have turned (12 M.) 211
No. 155 A Trojan Terra-cotta Vase, with an Ornament like the Greek Lambda (8 M.) 214
No. 156 Curious Terra-cotta Vessel in the shape of a Mole (Tower: 7 or 8 M.) 214
No. 157 A Trojan Dish with side Rings, and Plates turned by the Potter (Tower: 7 M.) 215
No. 158 A curious Trojan Jug of Terra-cotta (8 M.) 219
No. 159 Terra-cotta Image of a Hippopotamus (7 M.) 228
No. 160 Remarkable Terra-cotta Vessel in the shape of a Bugle, with three feet (3 M.) 229
No. 161 Terra-cotta Vessel with three feet, a handle, and two ears (5 M.) 229
No. 162 Terra-cotta Image of a Pig, curiously marked with Stars (4 M.) 232
No. 163 One of the largest marble Idols, found in the Trojan Stratum (8 M.) 234
No. 164 Terra-cotta Pot-lid, with symbolical marks (6 M.) 235
No. 165 A curious Terra-cotta Idol of the Ilian Athena (7 M.) 235
No. 166 Pretty Terra-cotta Jug, with the neck bent back (7 M.) 236
No. 167 Remarkable Trojan Idol of Black Stone (7 M.) 236
Nos. 168, 169. Heads of Horned Serpents (4 M.) 237
No. 170 A Serpent’s Head, with horns on both sides, and very large eyes (6 M.) 237
No. 171 Head of an Asp in Terra-cotta (both sides) (4 M.) 238
No. 172 A Whorl, with rude Symbols of the Owl’s Face, Suastika, and lightning (3 M.) 255
No. 173 Splendid Trojan Vase of Terra-cotta, representing the tutelary Goddess of Ilium, ?e? ??a???p?? ?????. The cover forms the helmet (8 M.) 258
PLATEIX. Upper Part of The Buildings Discovered in The Depths of The Temple of Athena. in The Background Are Seen The Altar And The Reservoir Toface259
No. 174 A Lion-headed Sceptre-handle of the finest crystal; found on the Tower (8 M.) 260
No. 175 A mould of Mica-schist, for casting various metal instruments (Tower: 8 M.) 261
No. 176 A curious instrument of Copper (3 M.) 261
No. 177 A perforated and grooved piece of Mica-schist, probably for supporting a Spit. Found on the Tower (8 M.) 261
No. 178 A large Terra-cotta Vase, with two large Handles and two small Handles or Rings (5 M.) 262
No. 179 A remarkable Terra-cotta Ball (6 M.) 264
No. 180 A finely engraved Ivory Tube, probably part of a Flute. Found on the Tower (8 M.) 264
No. 181 Knob for a Stick, of fine marble (3 M.) 265
No. 182 Bone handle of a Trojan Staff or Sceptre (7 M.) 265
No. 183 A brilliant Black Vase, with the Symbols of the Ilian Athena, from the Tower (8 M.) 267
No. 184 Vase-cover with Handle in shape of a Coronet (8 M.) 268
No. 185 Vase-cover with a Human Face (Tower, 8 M.) 268
No. 186 Flat piece of Gold, in the form of an Arrow-head: from the Tower (8 M.) 268
No. 187 Prettily decorated Tube of Ivory (Tower, 8 M.) 268
No. 188 Great Altar for Sacrifices, found in the depths of the Temple of Athena (1-25th of the real size) 278
No. 189 Copper Lance of a Trojan Warrior, found beside his Skeleton (7 M.) 279
No. 190 Skull of a Trojan Warrior, belonging to one of the two Skeletons found in the House on the Tower (7 M.) 280
No. 191 The upper and lower pieces of a Trojan Helmet-crest f???? placed together (7 M.) 280
No. 192 Great Copper Ring, found near the Helmet-crest (7 M.) 281
No. 193 An elegant bright-red Vase of Terra-cotta, decorated with branches and signs of lightning, with holes in the handles and lips, for cords to hang it up by (Tower, 8 M.) 282
No. 194 Terra-cotta Vase. Found on the Tower (8 M.) 282
No. 195 Profile of a Vase-cover, with the Owl’s Face and Helmet of Athena, in brilliant red Terra-cotta. Found in an urn on the Tower (8 M.) 283
No. 196 An Earthenware Crucible on four feet, still containing some Copper. Found on the Tower (7 M.) 283
No. 197 Flower Saucer: the flat bottom ornamented. Found on the Tower (8 M.) 284
No. 198 A piece of Terra-cotta, with two holes slightly sunk in front like eyes, and a hole perforated from side to side (8 M.) 285
No. 199 A remarkable Terra-cotta Vessel on three long feet, with a handle and two small ears (7 M.) 285
No. 200 A beautiful bright-red Terra-cotta Box, decorated with a + and four ?, and a halo of solar rays (3 M.) 286
Nos. 201, 202. Little Decorated Whorls, of a remarkable shape 286
PLATEX. The Tower of Ilium, ScÆan Gate, And Palace of Priam. Looking North Along The Cutting Through The Whole Hill Toface287
PLATEXI. A.—the Excavations in The Temple of Athena. From The East Toface290

In front is seen the great Reservoir of the Temple, then the sacrificial Altar. On the right, a stone block of the foundations of the Temple is seen projecting out of the wall of earth. in the background, underneath where the man stands, is the position of the double ScÆan Gate, of which, however, nothing is here visible. in the left-hand corner is one of the colossal jars, not visible in the next Plate.

B.—THE MAGAZINE, WITH ITS COLOSSAL JARS, in the depths of the Temple of Athena.

Of the nine Jars, six are visible; a seventh (to the right, out of view) is broken. The two largest are beyond the wall of the Magazine, and one of these is seen in the preceding Plate.

No. 203 Fragment of a Terra-cotta Vase, with Egyptian hieroglyphics, from the bottom of the Greek Stratum (2 M.) 291
No. 204 A Greek Lamp on a tall foot (2 M.) 292
No. 205 Fragment of a two-horned Serpent (?e??st??), in Terra-cotta (3 M.) 292
No. 206 Terra-cotta Cylinder, 1¼ in. long, with Symbolical Signs (5 M.) 293
No. 207 Terra-cotta Vase with helmeted image of the Ilian Athena (6 M.) 294
No. 208 Fragment of a large Cup-handle in black Terra-cotta: with the head of an Ox (6 M.) 294
No. 209 A finely decorated little Vase of Terra-cotta (6 M.) 294
No. 210 Terra-cotta Disc stamped with a Swan and an Antelope (6 M.). Remarkable for the depth 295
No. 211 Terra-cotta Disc pierced with two holes, and stamped with the Head of a Warrior (8 M.) 295
No. 212 A piece of Bone, curiously engraved (7 M.) 295
No. 213 Fragment of a Trojan Idol of Terra-cotta (6 M.) 296
Nos. 214, 215. Terra-cotta Cups or Scoops (7 M.) 296
No. 216 Vase-cover in Terra-cotta (8 M.) 296
No. 217 Terra-cotta Handle of a Trojan Brush, with the holes in which the bristles have been fixed (10 M.) 297
No. 218 Copper Bolts, found exactly in the middle of the first and of the second ScÆan Gates 302
PLATEXII. The Double ScÆan Gate, Palace of Priam, And Tower of Ilium, With The Paved Road Leading From The Gate To The Plain From The North West Toface303

Behind the ScÆan Gate is seen the Great Tower of Ilium, and to the left of it the ruins of the Palace of Priam, beneath a mass of later, but still pre-Hellenic, buildings. in the foreground, to the right, is a wall of rubbish, which remains standing; and at the foot of this, where the Greek stands, is the great enclosing Wall of Troy, running in a north-westerly direction from the ScÆan Gate. The walls to the left belong to the royal palace, and over this part there are no buildings of the post-Trojan time.

No. 219 Wonderful Vase of Terra-cotta from the Palace of Priam (8 M.) 307
No. 220 Terra-cotta Vase from the House of Priam, with remarkable Decorations (9 M.) 308
No. 221 A Terra-cotta Vase, with two little Ears, and two large perforated Handles, marked with strange characters (5½ M.) 309
No. 222 A splendidly-decorated Vase of Terra-cotta, with three Feet and two Ears. From the Palace (7½ M.) 310
No. 223 A Terra-cotta Vase, with two Ears and covered with dots. From the Palace (7 M.) 310
No. 224 Fine decorated Vase of Terra-cotta, with two Handles and two great upright Wings. From the Palace (7½ M.) 311
No. 225 Five Copper Dress Pins, molten together by the conflagration. From the Palace (8 M.) 312
No. 226 Engraved Cylinder of blue Felspar (Palace, 9 M.) 312
No. 227 Terra-cotta, engraved with ten rude Owls’ Faces (8 M.) 312
No. 228 Terra-cotta Vase, with a curious Decoration. From the upper and later House above the ScÆan Gate (6 M.) 315
No. 229 Terra-cotta Vase, with four Handles and a Lid (6 M.) 315
No. 230 A great Jug, with Handle and two Ears (6 M.) 315
No. 231 A remarkable Terra-cotta Cup (4 M.) 317
Nos. 232, 233. Curious Terra-cottas from the Trojan Stratum (8 and 7 M.) 320
PLATEXIII. The ScÆan Gate And Paved Road, The Tower of Ilium, City Walls, Palace of Priam, And The Walls of A Tower of The Greek Age. From The South East Toface321

Here we see again the road leading down to the Plain, paved with great slabs of stone. in front of the Gate and Road is seen part of the Great Tower of Ilium, and to the right hand, next to and behind the Gate, the ruins of the Palace of Priam, partly overladen with later but still pre-Hellenic walls, and partly standing free. Behind, the ScÆan Gate appears again, going in a direction W.N.W., then the great City Wall, and upon it, at or about the spot marked a, the Treasure was found. in the background, where the man stands, is seen a wall built of massive hewn stones, belonging to a Tower of the Greek age. Behind this Tower-wall appear the Plain of Troy, the Hellespont, the island of Imbros, and above this the mountains of Samothrace. At the right extremity of the picture, also, a part of the Plain of Troy is seen through the great cutting, over the ruins of the royal House.

PLATEXIV. The Treasure of Priam Toface324
No. 234 A Copper Shield with a boss (?sp?? ?fa??essa).
No. 235 Great Copper Caldron (????).
PLATEXV. The Treasure of Priam Toface325
No. 236 Curious Plate of Copper (perhaps a Hasp of the Chest), with Discs fixed on one end, and a Silver Vase welded to the other by the conflagration.
No. 237 Bottle of pure Gold, weighing about 1 lb. Troy.
No. 238 Cup of pure Gold, panelled, weighing 7½ oz. Troy.
PLATEXVI. The Treasure of Priam. Remarkable Two-handled Cup of Pure Gold (d?pa? ?f???pe????), Weighing About 1 Lb. 6 Oz. Troy Toface326
No. 239 Outside View of the Two-handled Gold Cup.
No. 240 inside View of the Two-handled Gold Cup.
No. 241 Bronze Cup used in China for Libations and Drinking 327
PLATEXVII. The Treasure of Priam Toface328
No. 242 Six Blades of Silver (Homeric Talents?).
Nos. 243, 244. Two Silver Vases, with caps and rings for suspending by cords.
No. 245 A Silver Dish (f????), with a boss in the centre.
No. 246 A Silver Cup, 3-1/3 in. high and nearly 4 in. wide.
PLATEXVIII. The Treasure of Priam Toface329
No. 247 A small Silver Cover.
No. 248 A small Cup of Electrum.
No. 249 Large Silver Jug, with handle, in which the small Ornaments were found.
No. 250 Silver Vase with part of another Silver Vase welded to it by the fire.
No. 251 Silver Vase with a quantity of copper fixed to its bottom by the fire.
Nos. 252-256. Trojan Lance-Heads of Copper.—TR. 330
No. 256 Copper Lance and Battle-Axe welded together by the conflagration. The Pin-hole of the Lance is visible.—TR. 330
Nos. 257-60. Trojan Battle-Axes of Copper.—TR. 330
No. 261 Trojan Battle-Axe.—TR. 331
Nos. 262-268. Nos. 262, 263, 264, 266. Trojan Two-edged Copper Daggers, with hooked Stems that have been fastened into Wooden Handles. No. 264 is doubled up by the conflagration. No. 265, Weapons molten together. No. 267, a Copper Sword-Blade, with a sharp edge at the end. No. 268, a Four-sided Copper Bar, ending in a sharp edge.—TR. 332
No. 269 Copper Key, supposed to have belonged to the Treasure-chest—TR. 333
Nos. 270, 271. Cups of Electrum and Silver. Found in the Palace, near the Treasure, 270 inside 271 334
Nos. 272-275. Pieces of Helmet-crests found in a Room of the Palace 334
PLATEXIX. The Treasure of Priam Toface335
Nos. 276, 277. The two Golden Diadems (p?e?ta? ??ad?sa?).
PLATEXX. The Treasure of Priam. Jewels of Gold Toface336
No. 278 Selection from the small Golden Jewels found in the Silver Jug.
No. 279 Golden Fillet (?p??), above 18 inches long.
No. 280 Four Golden Earrings, or Tassels (??sa???), each 3½ inches long.
No. 281 Six Golden Bracelets welded together by the conflagration.—[TR.] 337
No. 282 4610 Small Jewels of Gold.—TR. 339
No. 283 Terra-cotta Vessel in the shape of a Cask (8 M.) 341
No. 284 Large Silver Vase found in the House of Priam (8 M.) 342
No. 285 Splendid Terra-cotta Vase from the Palace of Priam 350
No. 286 Curious double-necked Jug (8 M.) 351
No. 287 Terra-cotta Vessel consisting of three Goblets rising out of a tube on three feet (4 M.) 351
No. 288 Terra-cotta Vessel in the form of a Pig (7 M.) 352
No. 289 A Terra-cotta stamped with Hieroglyphics (1½ M.) 352
refoil. Brown; polished; pattern white, good work (4½ M.).
No. 396D. A Geometrical Pattern, composed of triple segments, slightly varied on two sides. Yellow; polished; patterns white (8 M.).
PLATEXXXIII. The SÔma Tree and Other Symbols.
No. 397. A sort of 5-armed Star, or 5 triple “mountains (B.),” alternately with 5 triple Signs of Lightning. The ring of beads round the centre is remarkable. Black; pattern white; fine work. Worn all over by rubbing.
No. 398. Three triple Rising Suns and a SÔma Tree (see p. 119). Black; polished. The hole is conical (9 M.).
No. 399. Five SÔma Trees and a triple Rising Sun.
No. 400. Three SÔma Trees and 2 other Signs. Dark brown; polished. Has been used (5 M.).
No. 401. Four SÔma Trees forming a Cross (see p. 119). Black; polished; pattern white. Slightly worn.
No. 402D. Obv. Eight irregular Rising Suns (double or quadruple).[27] Rev. Twelve SÔma Trees radiating from the centre (see p. 187). Greyish yellow; highly polished; rude work. The tip of the back worn by rubbing (10 M.).
PLATEXXXIV. SÔma Trees, Flaming Altars, etc.
No. 403. A SÔma Tree and 4 Rising Suns (3 triple and 1 double). Grey; polished. Worn all over (see p. 187) (5 M.).
No. 404. Six SÔma Trees, pointing alternately to and from the centre (see p. 269). Black; polished; lines white; rude (7 M.).
No. 405. Five ? and an Altar with 3 flames (?). Hole conical. Yellowish; polished. Worn on under side (5½ M.).
No. 406. Four Rising Suns and a flaming Altar. Grey; polished. Worn on under side (5 M.).
No. 407. Four Rising Suns and 2 Altars. Hole conical. Small size. Black; polished; lines white. Worn on under side (8 M.).
No. 408. Three Rising Suns and an Altar. Small size. Very black earth, like trachyte; lines white. Worn (5 M.).
No. 409. Similar Pattern on a larger Whorl. Grey. Hole conical.
PLATEXXXV. Flaming Altars and SÔma Trees.
No. 410. Four SÔma Trees, forming a Cross (see p. 119). Ashy grey; unpolished; coarse (9 M.).
No. 411. Three Altars and 3 irregular ?. Brownish grey; polished; pattern yellow (6 M.).
No. 412. Four Altars (?) arranged in a Cross, with dots (stars?). Dark grey; very coarse.
No. 413. Six flaming Altars. Black; polished; lines white; good work (7 M.).
No. 414. Four Altars forming a Cross (see p. 121). Yellow; polished (8 M.).
No. 415. Five Altars. Small size. Black; pattern white; work good.
PLATEXXXVI. Various Patterns.
No. 416. Three flaming Altars. Grey; pattern white; good (8 M.).
No. 417. A double Circle, with 5 broad arms; on each a Sign of Lightning. Brownish yellow; slightly polished; well made. Hole conical (4 M.).
No. 418. Five Signs (Qu., letters?). Brown.
No. 419. A five-armed irregular Cross, with 2 ? and 2 Signs of Lightning. Yellowish; coarsely kneaded (7 M.).
No. 420. Two triple Rising Suns and a double zigzag (lightning) round more than half the circumference. A beautiful black; polished; lines white. A little worn on under side.
No. 421D. Obv. Irregular cross with zigzags (Signs of Lightning) on arms. Rev. A curio n="2">No. 488. Three Arcs, enclosing dots, and 2 ?. “The 3 stations of the Sun. The Morning and Evening Sacrifices, with their priests: the Noon has 3 priests.”—B. Grey. Worn by circular friction.
No. 489. Four triple Arcs (Rising Suns) and a ?. “The 4 quarters of the month or of the year, with the Holy Sacrifice.”—B. Fine black earth (10 M.).
No. 490D. Obv. Three Suns and 3 ? alternately. “The 3 stations of the Sun and the 3 Sacrifices.” Rev. Three triple Radii. Fine black earth; polished (4 M.).
PLATEL. Remarkable Ball and Whorl.
No. 491. Six faces of a Terra-cotta Ball, with Celestial Emblems, fully described at p. 168. “One of the most interesting objects in the whole collection” (SCHL.) Yellowish earth (5 M.).
No. 492. A Whorl, so nearly globular as to form a transition to the Balls. Triple lines and rows of dots round the border; curious characters (Qu., letters?) round the whole. Reddish yellow; badly kneaded; not polished.
PLATELI.A Ball aAnd Inscribed Whorls.
No. 493. A Ball, with its 8 segments developed, fully described at pp. 167-8. Black earth; polished; patterns white (5 M.).
No. 494. Whorl with an inscription. Blackish earth; badly kneaded. (M. Burnouf pronounces this and No. 496 to be by the same workman as the Whorl with the developed pattern (Plate XXV. No. 357) and the two inscribed Vases, No. 3, p. 23, and No. 33, P. 50) (7 M.).
No. 495D. A small Whorl, with cruciform Pattern on both sides (see Plate). Light brown (M.).
No. 496. Very important inscribed Whorl. The inscription is the same as that shown in No. 115, p. 161. (See Appendix, pp. 366-368.) Red coarse earth; not polished; work very coarse (7 M.).
PLATELII. Two Remarkable Trojan Balls.
No. 497. Ball with an inscription; showing 3 Faces and the Pattern developed. Brownish grey; polished; pattern white (8 M.).
No. 498. Ball, with its 8 segments developed, representing the starry heavens, with a ? and the Tree of Life. Yellow earth; badly modelled (8 M.). (Dr. Schliemann has 25 Terra-cotta Balls, most of them covered with dots, and representing stars, with or without lines denoting the equator, the colures, the zones, and the ecliptic.)


Piece of a Terra-cotta Dish, with the Owl’s Face. (14 M.)

Piece of a Terra-cotta Dish, with the Owl’s Face. (14 M.)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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