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 321
Fig. 628. Statera. Fig. 627. Star-moulding. Statera, R Asteelyard or Roman balance, ofmuch latei mven-tion than thescales called li-bra. It consisted(Fig. 628) of arod or yard(scapa), dividedby equidistantpoints {ptincta),and was suspend-ed by means ofa handle {ansa)consisting of ahook or chainThe…
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