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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)

Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 123

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silks, which were dyed of the richestpurple, and figured with gold in the pattern ofnetting. De-gamboys, O. E. A musical instrument.(See Viol de Gambo.) Degradation, Gen. The diminishing of thetones of colour, light, and shade, according tothe different degrees of distance. (A term usedespecially… … Fig. 240. Oil cruet, Delft ware. imitations are said to be abundant. Fig. 240 isa representative specimen of the real Delft ware.The date of the establishment of this manu-facture is uncertain, but eaidier than 1614; theornamentation is inspired by Japanese art.(Consult Jacqiiemaris History of the…

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