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 68
of a horse, and by analogy, a lock of cuidinghair falling down over the centre of the forehead,in a man or woman. … Fig. 135. Capricornus. The device of Cosmo deMedici- Capsa or Scrinium, R. A box or case ofcylindrical form, used for several purposes, butmore particularly for the transport of rolls orvolumes {zolumiiia). The capscc were generallyprovided with straps and locks, the former serv-ing as a handle.…
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