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 47
Ionic Base. weapon the Lord Mayor of London transfixitJack Straw in gutture. The weapon is pre-served by the Fishmongers Company. Bases. A kind of embroidered mantle, whichhung down from the middle to about the knees,or lower; worn by knights on horseback.(A^an-s.) Basileia, Gr. (^aaiXeia). A… … Fig. 70. Basilica at Pompeii (restored). ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. 37 BM- ■ Jsa & gj j
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