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 158
fthe Egyptians were made of leather thongs orplaited cord. Thefiinailors, or slingers, of theGreek and Roman armies carried each a pro-vision of stones in the folds sinus) of his pal-lium, a shield on his left arm, and brandishedhis sling in the right hand. The most celebratedslingers were the… … Fig. 3j8. Pundibahis—Onager. 148 WORDS USED IN Fundula, R. A blind alley or cul-de-sac.Fig. 339 represents one of the kind at Pom-peii.
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