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, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 119
ormer threw himself at intervals on his hands,so as to rebound on his feet. Cyclas, R. {kvkKcls, circular). A long andloose piece of drapery, of a very fine texture ; itwas hemmed with purple or gold embroideiy.The cyclas formed part of a womans costume,but it was also worn by men of an effeminate… … as Pelasgian, as being the work of Pelasgianswho had learned in the school of Phcenicianworkmen called Cyclopes. These ancientstructures are formed of enormous irregidarly-shaped stones (Fig. 231), placed one abovethe other without cement or mortar. Remainsof them are found in Asia Minor, Greece,…
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