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 194 A History of Art in Sardinia and Jud^a. Nor is this our only means of testing the near kinship which connected the Pterians with the Hittites of the Naharain ; we can likewise prove our thesis by comparing the costume, accessories, methods, arrangement, and peculiarities which stamp the two styles of art. We need not Insist upon the "turned up" Hittlte boots at this time of the day ; ^ but we may remark that nowhere is this national feature more emphasized than In this region (Fig. 337). Variants in costume, which may be called local, exist from one monument to another ; but if we take the whole of Syria and Cappadocia respectively, we shall always find that such diversities occur in both. Each Is distinguished by the short tunic (Figs. 269, 279, 282, Plate VIII. passim; Figs. 331, 332, 335); the Assyrian mantle (Figs. 262, 277, 279, Plate VIII. D E) ; the long flowing robe (Figs. 269, 276, 278, 282, 314, 321, 328, 333); the straight pointed tiara (Figs. 269, 276, YXdX^ WW. passim ; Figs. 319, 320); or round cap (Figs. 262, 269, 282, 314, 321, 328). Whether we picture to ourselves the Kheta, as figured In Egyptian sculptures, or In the rare national works still extant, they are never represented except as soldiers lightly armed. With them, defen- sive armour, which formed so Important an item in the equipment of the Assyrian soldier, was and remained of the most elementary character. They are figured as having fought bareheaded (Figs. 259, 349), or with no better protection than a felt hat; and with- out shield, cuirass, or leggings (Fig. 352). We pointed out that some figures at Eyuk were closely shaven, all but a piece on the top of the head twisted Into a pigtail that falls behind (Fig. 336). Now, among the barbarians fighting In the ranks of the Kheta, against Ramses at Kadesh, some are por- trayed with this identical appendage by the Egyptian carver ; others have the front part of the head shaved, but the hair is suffered to grow at the back and sides (F'ig. 349). The female dress on the Merash stela (Figs. 280, 281) and at lasIlI-Kaia (Plate VIII.) is pretty well on the same pattern, and consists of a loose robe which reaches to the ankles. These points of touch hold good In regard to the furniture ; in Syria and Cappadocia, goddesses are seated on high chairs fitted with footstools (Figs. 280, 2)7)1)^ in the one hand is held the usual bowl, in the other a flower (Figs. 280, 281, 2^^^). Again, the lion is an equally favourite subject In the valley of the Pyramus, the Iris, and the Halys, ^ Hist, of Art. ^ torn. iv. pp. 562-564.