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 InOLS. 189 the same characteristic form which we have just described, but more rudely modelled, except that two plaits fall on either side of the face, and that the neck is enclosed by a double row of beads. Stripes, contrary-wise arranged into a pattern, adorn the bust. A full flounce covers her feet and ankles (Fig. 339). At Tiryns, on the other hand, across the bust appears a broad scarf; whilst the lower portion of the petticoat is taken up by a triple band whereon is beheld a herring-bone pattern (Fig. 340). From the same locality comes a statuette Fir- 338.— Tcrra-cotla ifiol. Actual size. which Schliemann coloured and published {Fig. 341). The head and arms are gone, but the existing parts reveal an art which has made great strides forward. The body, like that of the preceding image, is swathed in a scarf; the pattern on it is made of squares formed by intersecting lines, and of circles in slight relief. These doubtless represent ornaments, whether metal plates or glass buttons, sewn on to the vestment. Should we identify this gaily-arrayed goddess with a marble specimen whose significant gesture leaves no doubt as to her character ? To this query a conjectural answer can alone be given. It