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 314
r. and R. (2i/3uAXo). Prophetessesof antiquity recognized by the ancient ChristianChurch, and a common object of symbolicalecclesiastical sculpture, with reference to theirforeknowledge of the fulfilment of inspired pro-phecy ; they are twelve in number, having eacha jiroper emblem. (Cf. Smith and… … Fig. 614. Silver gilt dish and ewer ; the property of St. Johns College, Cambridge. (Work of the late 17th century.) shape for concealment. (From this word onrEnglish sickle is derived.) Siccative. A synonym for Drying (q.v.). Sicilis, R. A sickle. Sienite. A statuary marble from Syene(Assouan) on…
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