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The second row of columns also has a similar pattern to each other, but is different to that of the
first two columns. These also have three rows of open flowers, the biggest starting in the top and
the smallest added at the bottom of the flower. Veined leafs are represented at the bottom of the
capital. The smaller flowers are separated by large stems. The stems of the flowers are also bound
together by horizontal bands. According to Schneider the capitals of the middle-columns are also
made up of four big papyrus flowers with veined leafs, but these flowers are alternated with
cyperus blossoms.
On Fig 5 the different plants which capitals could be based on are shown, including the papyrus
plant. On each flower two smaller flowers and blossoms, separated by stems on both sides, are
depicted. Halfway up the capital all flowers- and blossemstems, 32 in total, are visible and covered
by three bands. The motives of the columns in the back are a variant of this same type (Schneider
1979, 103).
Fig. 9 Left and right column of third column row (www.maps.google.com)
As Schneider mentioned the columns on the third row are indeed not entirely the same, although
they are very similar. They are both made of multiple layers of open flower leafs which are
separated by stems. The capital on the left however seems to have a larger number of flowers, four
layers versus three on the right capital, and an additional row of smaller stems separating the leafs
on the lowest row. There is also a difference in the width of the stems and the number of them on
both capitals. Additionally the bands holding the stems together number 4 on the left capital and 3
on the right.