The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 39
and the feet (of the inverted cone-shape) are ornamented with human figures and lions, as well as mouldedand scrolled. Between their majesties is shown a high table, upon which the fare for the feast isdisplayed, whilst by the kingsside is a small lower table onwhich his bow, quiver, and swordare… … FEASTING IN GARDEN. ported and used in conjunctionwith ivory and the precious metals for inlays. Though scarcely relevant, it is interesting to note that woodeninstruments of three unequal facets were used in picture writing toproduce the wedge-shaped strokes of cuneiform writing, which theyfound…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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