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 343
326 WORDS USED IN … Fig. 664. Triptych carved in ivory with open doors. as it fell from the beaks of the sacred chickenson to the ground ; it was looked upon by thepriest as a favourable omen ; another name forit was terripavhim (striking the earth). (See AUSPICIUM.) Triquetra, Arch. A symmetrical interlacedornament…
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