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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of picturesque effect. The term appliesto all kinds of flags, or colours, proper toindividuals, or corporations, &c., who displaythem. It does not appear that militaiy bannerswere used by the ancients. The banners usedin Roman Catholic countries bear the repre-sentation of patrpn saints, or… … Fig. 60. Baptistery of St. Jean, Poitiers. Baptisterium, R. (from pd-rrToi, to dip). Akind of cold plunging-bath, constructed in theFrigidarium (q.v.), or the room itself. In
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