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 166
n opening or passage in a woodthrough which the light may shine. Gladiators were first exhibited at Rome, i?.c.264, at a funeral. The practice had its originin tiiat very ancient one of slaughtering slavesand captives on such occasions. Subsequentlyit became more general. The different classesof… … Fig- 355- Girdle of a Flemish lady of the 15th century. fought from chariots (EsseD/E) ; Hoplomachai,who wore heavy defensive armour ; Laqueatores,who carried a sort of lasso or noose ; Mc7-idiani,who fought in the middle of the day, and werevery slightly armed ; JlJirmillones, so calledfrom their…
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