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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)

Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 123

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Yx. 252. T.a//:a ut Diiiit.i, with head of Rome. Disclosed, Her. With expanded wings, inthe case of birds that are not birds of prey. Thecontrary to Close. Discobolus, Gr. and R. (5i<rKo-/3(iAoy, i. e.discus-throwing). A man throwing the Discus(q.v.). [A celebrated statue of the sculptorMyron so… … Kig.253. Discobolus of Myron copied on a gem. Discus, R. (SiiTKos; hiKitv, to throw).This term denoted (i) the discus hurled by theDlSCOHOLUS (q.v.); that is, a circular plate ofmetal or stone, about ten or twelve inches indiameter. (2) A sun-dial. (3) A shallow circularvessel for holding eatables.…

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