early- times onward for the ceremonial ratification of gifts by pouring water, also for drinking purposes, the water being poured from the spout to the mouth without contact. It will be seen, from the thorough dailycleansingto which all domestic vessels are sub- jected, scouring, in fact, with mud,… … Incised decoration of a Tanjore lota. Long-toothed metal combs are used for hair-dress- ing, but flowers and jewels only for its adornment. Of two combs illustrated here, one (fig. 118) shows 143 i
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