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 218
ydian Stone {Lydius lapis or Heracliuslapis) was a kind of flinty slate used by theancients as a touchstone for the trial of gold andsilver. Lymphad, Her. An ancient galley, thefeudal ensign of the house of Lorn, and assuch quartered by the Dukes of Argyle.It is borne also by thePrince of Wales as… … Fig. 436. Ljchnus.
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