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 275
transparenttracing-paper, free from grease, &c.; made inCarlsnihe. Pounced. In Engiaving, dotted :)X\ over. Pouncet-box, O. E. A perfume-box, carvedwith open work. (.See Pomander.) Pouranamas, Hind. Very ancient books ofIndia, which give a part of Hindoo historyfrom the beginning of the Hindoo… … Fig. S59. Pourpoint. Worn by a Venetian youthof the i6th century. Powder-blue is pulverized pipe-clay, a goodpounce for transferring designs upon linenfor embroidery. Powdered, Her. (See Si;:mi5.) Powers, Chr. Cuiardian angels, usuallyrepresented bearing a staff. (.See Angels. ) Prsecinctio, R.…
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