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ri4 HISTORY OF ART IN ANTIQUITY. and monumental aspect were aimed at in this tomb, the like of which has not yet been met with in the Phrygian necropolis. The exterior decoration was equally ambitious. 1 Both sides freed from the mass were carved. No less than three lions, cut in very high relief, adorned the western face ; two FIG. 69. The Broken Tomb. Restored longitudinal section through west face. stood rampant, with their raised fore-paws pressed against each other (Fig. 66, E; Fig. 122). The action of the animals has been made out from their fore-paws, which were discovered still FIG. 70. The Broken Tomb. Restored longitudinal section through east face. 1 We are happy to say that our restoration of the broken tomb is in perfect agreement with Professor Ramsay's (Journal, ix. pp. 354-364, Figs. 1-9). His " inner restoration " corresponds in every respect with the perspective view offered by M. Chipiez (Fig. 71), and reference to his inner sections (Figs. 4 and 7) will tell the reader the position occupied by the pictures in the building. This is carefully indicated by dotted lines.