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 155
Fig. 328. Forfex. Fig. 327. Roman Forfc.\ Fornacalia, bakers in ho-nour of the god-dess Fornax (oven-goddess). It took place in February, the day being given out by tlie curio viaxuinis, who announced, in tablets which were placed in the forum, the part which eachcuria had to take in thefestival.…
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