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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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ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF WORDS USED IN ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. Abbreviations—A.\c\\. Arc/iitictnral; Chr. Christian; Y.gyY>. Egyptian; Yr. French; Gr. Greek,Her. Heraldic; It. Italian ; Lat. Latin; Med. Meaicsval; O. E. Old English; Orient. Oriental; R. Roman. Aar nr Aarou, Egyp. A plain in a… … Fig. I. Abaciili used .is pavement. Abaculus, Gr. and R. (a diminutive o{ abacus,q. V.). A small square or cube of glass, or somevitreous composition made to imitate stone orglass of various colours. Ahacnli were employedfor the inlaid-work of pavements, or the incrusta-tions of mosaic. Abacus, Gr.…

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