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 282
Fig. 559. Pourpoint. Worn by a Venetian youthof the i6th centurj. Powder-blue is pulverized pipe-clay, a goodpounce for transferring designs upon linenfor embroidery. Powdered, Her. (See SftMfi.) Powers, Chr. Guardian angels, usuallyrepresented bearing a staff. (See Angels.) Praecinctio, R.… … Fig. 560. Praifurniumhypocaust. the passages between the tiers of scats comprisetlwitliin each inicnianiitii. According to theirimportance, theatres and amphitheatres weredivided into two, three, and sometimes fourpra^cinctiones. Prsefericulum, R. A metal basin withouthandles, used for holding…
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