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 311
cil or crayon is doneby simply passing tlicm through a dish of milk,or by washing the surface with a weak solutionof isinglass. Severey, Arch. A bay, or compartment ina vaulted ceiling. Sevres Poi celain. The celebrated manufac-tory at Sevres was established in 1756. Soonafterwards it became the… … Fig. 609. Sevres Vase, with jewelled ornament. factory are more highly prized than any othersin the world. In 1870 three jardiuicrcs weresold by auction in London for over 10,000/, The finest colours of this porcelain were thebleu (ill roi and the rose dc Pompadour. Sewer. (See Cloaca. ) Sextans,…
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