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 202
of a quarry,more particularly the public prison of Syracuse,hewn into the solid cliff, but roofless. TheTullianum at Rome was called Lautumicealso. Lava. The scoria from an active volcano,which is well adapted to ornamental carving. Lavabo. (See Lavatorium. ) Lavacrum, R. {lavo, to wash). A bath… … Fig. 421. Stamped gilt and painted leather hangiiiLillustrating a pictorial arrangement of pattern. lavatorium was usually placed near the refec-tory. Lawn. This fine linen fabric was introducedin the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Lay Figure. A large wooden jointed doll,used by artists to display…
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