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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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rm of columniation which,according to Vitruvius, satisfied the demands atonce of solidity of structure, beauty of appear-ance, and general harmony of effect. Euterpean. Pertaining to music : from theMuse Euterpe. Everriculum, R. {evcrro, to sweep out). Afishing-net. Ewery, Med. An office of… … Fig. 299. Etui. being to serve as a notice to the thieves whobroke into tombs. Examen, R. {cxigo, to examine). Thetongue or index on the beam of a balance. Exasciatus, R. Hewn or fashioned with theadze (ascia) ; whence the expression opus exas-ciatu»i for work which only required to befinished or…

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