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The bases of design (1902)

Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 · London, G. Bell and sons · leaf 70

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ssyrian example. Now, comparing this with theprimitive matting, the suggestion is very strong ofthe probability of derivation of motive of patternsof this type from the same constructive sourceoriginally. In some instances (as on the enamelledtile from Assyria, the border reverses itself, butwith… … MATTING.

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