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The minute description and measurement of all the various parts of the tree are given. The tree is coiled round with a serpent, the outspread hood of which reaches the top (lines 11–12). The measurement of the hood and tail of the serpent is described at great length (lines 13–20). The number of branches as also the measurement of them varies according to the various thrones for the decoration of which the tree is constructed (lines 21–43).