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 96
trument. Compass-headed, Arch. A semicircular arch. Compass Roof, Arch. An open timber roof. Compass Window, Arch. A bay-windowon a circular plan. Compes. (I) A ring of gold or silver wornby the Romans round the leg, just above theankle. (2) The chains or shackles worn roundthe ankle by slaves or… … Fig. 185. Ancient Carved Ivory Comb. combing the hair, but not for wearing uponthe head, are found in Pompeian and Egyptiantombs, and in the early British, Roman, andSaxon barrows. In the Middle Ages ivorycombs were richly carved, and the ceremonialcombs for use in ecclesiastical ceremonies are…
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