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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)

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Fig. 462. Minotaur. Device of Gonzalvo Perez. 214 WORDS USED IN … Fig . 463. Mirror-case of carved vory—14th cent Minotaur, R. A monster, half man, halfbull, confined in the labyrinth constructed byDsedalus in Crete. It was assumed as a deviceby Gonzalvo Perez, with the motto from IsaiahXXX. 15. (Fig. 462.) Minster, Abbey-church, O. E. [Genii. Alih/s/cr).A church…

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