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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 240

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common suliject on tombs. A horses headis usually placed in one corner of the representa-tion, as an emblem of death as a journey. Necrologium, Chr. A book kept in religioushouses for the names of the founders and bene-factors to be mentioned in the prayers. Necromancy (Gr. v^Kphs, the (lead, and… … Fig. 483. Necklace. Costume of a Roman lady of thei6th century. Necropolis, Gr. A city of the dead ; acemetery. Nectar, Gr. The drink of the gods. Necysia, Gr. Offerings of garlands of flowersand other objects made at the tombs of deceasedrelatives on the anniversary of the day of death,or, as some…

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