cult and important of the extremities to representwell, either in drawing, painting, or sculpture, andrequires the greatest attention from the artist. Hand-rail. The rail used in stair-cases. Itis formed straight, circular, or elliptical, to suit theconstruction of the staircase. It is frequently… … riched by elaborate carving, and composed ofcostly materials. Marked a. Hasta. a spear or pike used by the ancient Ro-mans. The hasta reversed was used as an emblemof peace, and Cirero uses the words hastam dbjicere
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