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 297
Fig. 586. Ring of chiselled iron.French. i6th century. … Fig. 587. Venetian Ring,century. i6th privilege of wearing a ring raised the wearer tothe equestrian order. Greek and Roman ringswere, generally speaking, massive and simple, andof obvious valuein metal andstone, until inthe degeneratetimes of theEmpire luxuryspread, and thelower classes be-gan to…
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