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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 26

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R. (afxipi-Tanoi, hairyon both sides). A particular kind of cloth,made of some material resembling Vicuna wool,and having, like the amphimallum, a nap on bothsides. It was prol>ably of Eastern origin. Amphitheatre, K. {aiJL(pi-deaTpoi). \ build- ART AND ARCM.KOLOGV. 13 ing which was at first… … Fig. 19. Ground-plan of an amphitheatre. ground-plan of an amphitheatre, and B the planof the seats. Amphora, Gr. and R. (a/iKpl-cpopeic). A largeearthenware vessel, having a handle on each sideof its neck (whence the name), and terminating ina point. Amphorae were used for holding variouskinds of…

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