Note 147
The Porter and the Three Ladies of Baghdad.
A large hollow navel is looked upon not only as a beauty, but in children it is held a promise of good growth.
…, like two pomegranates of even size, stood at bay as it were,[FN#146] her body rose and fell in waves below her dress like the rolls of a piece of brocade, and her navel[FN#147] would hold an ounce of benzoin ointment. In fine she was like her of whom the poet said:—
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