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
r-piece. Prefericulum, R. A shallow metal bowl usedin sacrifices for carrying the sacred vessels. Itsshape resembled the patera. Premier Coup. (See Prima Painting.) Pre-Raphaelites. A modern school ofpainters, who, throwing aside all conventional laws and traditions in art, direct their study tothe… … Fig. 561. Roman maidenwearing the togaprcetcxta. Pressed Glass, Glass pressed into a mouldby a machine ; differing from blaiuti glass. Presto, It. In Music, quickly. Priapeia, R. {TTpi6.TTna). Festivals in honourof Priapus ; they were held chiefly at Lamp-sacus. Pricket. A young stag of two years,…
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