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 124
gs) on similar columns at the endof the spina opposite to these dolphins, servedto indicate the number of turns made by thechariots round the goal. (See OvuM.) [Thefigure of the dolphin was selected in honour ofNeptune.] (Cf CiRcus.) DelpMnus, Dolphin, Gen. {^e\<piv). Thedolphin was often used…
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