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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j Lat. gantus).Gloves were unknown to the early Greeks andRomans, but in use among the ancient Per-sians. In Christian archeology they are firstmet with in the I2th century. (See Gloves.) Chisleu, Heb. The ninth month of theJewish year. It begins with the new moon ofour December. Chiton (xiTcvv).… … \ Fig. 158. Apollo wearing the chlamys folded round hisarm. of peace it served as a bed coverlet. The diminutive x^5o> appears to have been a womansmantle. Chlamyda. (See Chlamys.)Chlamys, Gr. A short light mantle, whichwas worn by Greek youths (not by Romans)until they arrived at manhood. It…
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