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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 231

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Fig. 462. Minotaur. Device of Gonzalvo Perez. 214 WORDS USED IN … Fig . 463. Mirror-case of carved vorj—14th cent Minotaur, R. A monster, half man, halfbull, confined in the labyrinth constructed byDaedalus in Crete. It was assumed as a deviceby Gonzalvo Perez, with the motto from IsaiahXXX. 15. (Fig. 462.) Minster, Abbey-church,O.E.(Germ.^/M«j-/^r).A church to…

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