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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)

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etary of the Science and Ait Department, Sonth Aensinqton, S.I!. ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF WORDS USED IN ART AND ARCH/EOLOGY. Abbreviations—Kxc\\. Architectural; Chr. Christian; ^gy^. Egyptian; Yx. French; Gr. Greek;Hex. Heraldic; It. Italian ; Lat. Latin; Med. Meaiceval; O. E. Old English; Orient.… … Fig. I. Abaculi used as pavement. Abaculus, Gr. and R. (a diminutive of abacus,q.v.). A small square or cube of glass, or somevitreous composition made to imitate stone orglass of various colours. Ahacnli were employedfor the inlaid-work of pavements, or the incrusta-tions of mosaic. Abacus, Gr.…

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