An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 115
Fig. Dais. … Fig. 236. Ecclesiastical Dalmatic. but in the form of wire, which by undercuttingand hammering is thoroughly incorporated withthe metal it is intended to ornament. (SeeDamask, Damascus Blades.) The processof etching slight ornaments on polished steelwares is also called Damascening. (Fig. 237.)…
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