Historic ornament : treatise on decorative art and architectural ornament (1909)
Ward, James, 1851-1924 · London : Chapman and Hall · leaf 154
ord with the principles of their architecture, andwas only to be found in small porches, or in an engagedway against outer walls and piers (Fig. 179). The onlycapital found in a fragment, and restored by Place, isshown at Fig. 181, and two bases (Figs. 180 and 182).From these remains it is assumed… … 1 u po o o C3 v: o is;a!d,SVv 1 M The kings of Assyria had in their palaces a great dealof luxurious furniture. The couches, chairs, and tables 134 HISTORIC ORNAMENT. were made of wood, with bronze fittings, and decoratedwith ivory, gold, and lapis lazuli. The bas-relief in theBritish Museum…
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