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 ,24 A HISTORY OF ART IN CIIALD.EA AND ASSYRIA. given to it ; but the heaviest part of the work is already done and the block has lost much of its original size and weight. Firmly packed with timber, the bull lies upon its side upon a sledge which is curved in front like a boat, or a modern sleigh. Two cables are FIG. 151. The transport of a bull. Height of the slab, 7 feet 3 inches ; British Museum. fastened to its prow and two to its stern. The engineer is again seated upon the stone and claps his hands to give the time, but now he is accompanied by three soldiers who appear to sup- port his authority by voice and gesture. In order to prevent friction and to facilitate the movement of the sledge, rollers are