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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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a vow {ex voto). Eye. In Christian art, the emblem of Provi-dence. Attribute of St. Lucia, as a symbol, notof her martyrdom, but of the meaning of hername (light). (See Oudja, Oculus.) F. Fabaria, R. Offerings of bean-flour {faba)made by the Romans on the 1st of June to thegoddess Carna ; from… … Fig. 301. Faenza sweetmeat-disu. 134 WORDS USED IN Fabrica, R. {Jahcr, an artisan). Tlie shop inwhich an artisan works, chiefly a joiners orcarpenters shop. Fabrilia, R. A general term, inchiding all tliedifferent kinds of tools used by an artisan. Facade, Arch. The face or front of a build-ing.…

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