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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)

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rave into two orlliree parts. They are also used to decorate anykindofl)ase, (See Torus.) Astragalus, R. The ancient game of knuckle-l)ones ; a common subject in classical sculpture,called also Tali. Astreated, Arch. Star-shaped ornaments,used in Norman mouldings. Asylum, Gr. and R. {i.-(rv\ov,… … Fig. 47. One of the Atlantes of the Theatre ot Bacchusat Athens. siderable number of such retreats in Greece andthe Greek colonies. At Gaze, Her. Said of animals of the chase standing still and looking about tlicm. Atach-gah, Pers. The fire-altar of the ancientPersians ; mentioned in the writings…

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