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 46
for statuary. The principal specimens areEgyptian and Grecian. … Fig. 67. Bartizan. Basanos, Gr. (i) (Lat. lapis Lydius) The touch-stone ; a dark-coloured stone on which goldleaves a peculiar mark. Hence (2) trial by tor-ture. (3) A military engine,the form of which is notexactly known. Bascauda, R. A basket, introduced from Britain as a table utensil,…
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