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 352
Fig. 694. Ionic Volute. Vomitoria, R. {vomo, to discharge). Doorsin a theatre or amphitheatre opening on thecorridors of the buildin<r, or on to the scala: … Fig. 695. Vomitorium. leading into the cavea. Fig. 695 represents avomitorium (restored) in the Coliseum or Flavianamphitheatre, at Rome. Votive Tablets. Sculptured representationsof parts of the body affected with disease,offered to the gods, either in gratitude or propi-tiation. Tiie superstition…
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