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 163
ion is from the Arabian potteries ofMaghreb in Africa. This pottery is describedby M. Jacquemart as covered with a pinkishgrey enamel of rose colour, and heightened by apolychrome decoration in zones, generally con-sisting of bands of scrolls, flowers, denticulations,rosettes, &c.; where… … Fig. 347. Gargoyle, Antique. Fig. 348. Gargoyle,Gothic. the Gothic period any kind of representationwas employed. Fig. 348 shows an uprightgargoyle from the church of St. Remy atDiepjie. Garland, Arch. A term employed by someautliors as synonymous with foliage ; but itdenotes rather heavy festoons…
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