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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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ns. Spolia, R. Bootytaken in war. Pr.-E-DA means plundergenerally; Manu-BiuM, the share ofthe commander orthe state; Exuvi/i%the personal spoilsof an enemy ; andSpolta, properlyspeaking, arms orimplements of war.(See Opima Spo-lia.) Spoon, Chr. Inearly times, espe-cially among theGreeks,… … Fig. 624. Folding Spoonof carved box-wood. ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. 303 with figures, some carved in ivory or wood,and others of metal. Apostle Spoons hadfigures of the Apostles on the handles. (SeeLabis and Cochlear.) Sporta, R. A broad plaited basket madeof wood and usually furnished with two…

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