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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)

Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 334

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ebratedTorso of Hercules, in the Vatican, by ApoUonios,about 336 B.C., is said to have been the favouriteinspiration of Michael Angelo. Another finetorso is that known as the Farnese, in the NaplesMuseum, representing probably a seated figureof Bacchus. Torteau, Her. A red Roundle (q.v.). Tortoise.… … Fig, 658. Tortoise. Device of the Duke of Tuscany. Tortoise-shell is largely used for makingcombs, and for veneering on cabinet-work. Whenit is softened with hot water, it receives impres-sions which become permanent if it is suddenlycooled. The plates used are those found on theback of the…

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