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of a 'cap of liberty' and of a form of head-gear of very ancient Anatolian
tradition, such as we see associated with Men, Attis, and Mithra, and also
in some Amazonian types.

Fig. 152 a, b. Terra-cotta Figurine (Height 17-5 cm.). By E. Gillikron, Fils.

This head-dress somewhat suggests the coiffure of a small clay figure
also found with the same group of objects (Fig. 152 a, b). The hair is
here confined by a bandeau round its middle zone, from which it rises
above in a top-knot somewhat curving forwards. The pale ochreous
surface of this figurine is varied with red stripes and patches, probably of
ritual significance. The personage represented wears the usual corset, open
at the front for the ample breasts, and its lower part is distinguished by
a skirt devoid of flounces, with folds running upwards. The apron is of
quite exceptional form, being square-cut, and it stands out below in a manner
reminiscent of the aprons of Egyptian ushabtis.

Associ-
ated clay
figurine
with re-
curved
top-knot.