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 207
ria. Lapidary. An artist who cuts, grinds, andpolishes gems and stones. In the lapidarysscale of hardness of minerals there are 10 standarddegrees, represented as follows :—No. I, tale,which is very easily cut ; No. 2, compactgypsum ; No. 3, calc-spar ; No. 4, fluor-spar;No. 5, apatite; No. 6,… … Fig. 420. Lanternedes Morts. various MARINE.) Laquear, Laqueare. (q.v.). Synonym of Lacunar Laqueatores, R. An order of gladiators whoused a noose to catch their adversaries. Laqueatus, R. A ceiling decorated withpanels {lacunar). Lararium, R. A small shrine conseci^atedto the gods called Lares ; a…
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