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 130
which bear some resemblance to teeth. (Sec ToOTII-OKNAMKNT.) Dolabra, R.(Mo, to hew). An instrument likea pick or hatchet, which varied in form accordingto the different purposesfor whicli it was employed,Tiie dolabra was usedfor digging, cutting, break-ing, and cho|)ping, andwas tluis a jiick, a…
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