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 30
mperor MarcusAurelius Antoninus. Anulus. (See Annulus.) Anvil. In Christian art the attribute ofSt. Adrian, and of St. Eloy, the patron saint ofthe smiths. Apalare, R. A kitchen utensil j a sort of large ^metal spoon or ladle. Ape. In Christian art the emblem of malice^and of lust. Common in… … Fig. 34. Apoitle l\;ug. WORDS USED IN dismounts, (i) Soldiers in chariots who leapedin and out in the fight. (2) The circus ridersw ln) leaped from one horse to another. Apodyterium, R. and Gr.-R. (from airh Svw,to put otT). In a general sense, an undressing-room, and more particularly the…
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