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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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Gr. and R. (a;u0i-TO7roj, hairyon lioth sides). A particular kind of cloth,made of some material resembling Vicuna wool,and having, like the amphimallum, a nap on bothsides. It was probably of Eastern origin. Amphitheatre, R. {aixtpi-Qtarpov). A build- ART AND ARCHEOLOGY 13 ing which was at first… … Fig. 19. Ground-plan of an amphitheatre. ground-plan of an amphitheatre, and 15 the planof the seats. Amphora, Gr. and R. {af.i(pl-(pop4(ii). A largeearthenware vessel, having a handle on each sideof its neck (whence the name), and terminating ina point. Amphora; were used for holding variouskinds…

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