Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York : The Century co. · leaf 84
here is probably con¬ vergence towards familiar lotus-types: it is always dangerous to attempt any narrow and exclusive assign¬ ment of origins to decorative forms. The shafts of simple cylindrical columns were gen¬ erally covered with bands of incised and painted hieroglyphics and pictures,… … Fig. 66. Painted Pectoral on a The Egyptians practised Mummy-Case. the arts Qf the goldsmith and jeweler; not only have we in our museums gold jewelry of very great antiquity— rings, bracelets, pen- 52
Decoration and ornament -- History · Architecture -- Details -- History
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