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 201
Lapidary. An arti>t who cuts, grinds, andpolishes gems and stones. In the lapidarysscale of hardness of minerals there are lO standarddegrees, represented as follows :—No. i, talc,which is very easily cut ; No. 2, compactgypsum ; No. 3, calc-spar; No. 4, fluor-spar ;No. 5, apatite; No. 6,… … Fig. 420. Lanternedes Morts. iM.VRINE.) Laquear, Laqueare. (q.v.). Synonym of Lacu.nar Laqueatores, R. An order of gladiators whoused a noose to catch their adversaries. Laqueatus, R. A ceiling decorated withpanels {lacunar). Lararium, R. A small shrine consecratedto the gods called Lares ; a room…
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