The shape of the lotus in front of the dragon's head is in the shape of Angkor

Figures 13 through 17 illustrate different ways of

internally dividing the basic frontal lotus petal shape by

Kbach Angkor. Again, initial division (jaik) is shown on

the left of figures 13-16, while completed division

is shown on the right. The ornaments would

never be used in this split form, although

we find it useful as :1 way of illustrat-

ing steps in the process of internal

division. Figure 16 inserts the

figure ofa deity at the center of

the ornament. while figure 17

transforms the center of the

ornament into the head of

a ncak, or mythical serpent.