Birch, Samuel, 1813-1885 · London, J. Murray · leaf 402
356 ROMAN POTTERY. OENAMENTATION. The scrolls which ornamented the upper part of the bowls made of this ware are of exceedingly elegant device, though clearly architectural in their treatment, and are generally varieties of the tendrils, flowers, leaves^ and fruit of the grape or ivy.^ Sometimes… … No. 201. — Vase of Samian "\Vai-e ornamented with Arabesques. rated by head- ings, and are often in niches, formed of pillars with twisted shafts, surmounted by arches, or in medallions. These are clearly intended for representations of statues, and other embellishments of public edifices, as they…
Pottery, Ancient · Pottery
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