The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 44
so far as it existed it appears to have been a servile copy, or atbest a blend of Mesopotamian and Egyptiandetail, of a primitive and portable character,suited to the Assyrian affinities and wander-ing tendencies of its owners. The Hebrewrecords give no indication of the possessionof any original… … PART OF ASSYRIAN nRONZE THRONE.CIRCA 880 B.C. white, green, and blue hangings, fastened to silver rings m pillara of marble by cords of fine linen and purple—must have been almostas notable examples of the furniture of repose as were the ivorywardrobes mentioned in the fourteenth Psalm. The altars…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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