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 276
-piece. Prefericulum, R. A shallow metal bowl usedin sacrifices for carrying the sacred vessels. Itsshape resembled \\\e patera. Premier Coup. (See Prima Painting.) Pre-Raphaelites. A modern school ofpainters, who, throwing aside all conventional laws and traditions in art, direct their study tothe… … Fig. 561. Roman maidenwearing the togaprtetcxta. Pressed Glass. Glass pressed into a mouldby a machine ; differing from blcnvn glass. Presto, It. In Music, quickly. Priapeia, R. (Trpic^Treia). Festivals in honourof Priapus ; they were held chiefly at Lamp-sacus. Pricket. A young stag of two years,…
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