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 73
A jewel shining in the dark.{Milton.) Carcaissnm, Med. Lat. (Fr. carqiwis; It.carcasso ; Mod. Gx.^apKacnov). A quiver. Carcamousse, Med. A battering-ram. Thename i> onomatopoetic. Carcanet, O. E. A necklace set with stones, orstrung with pearls. Carcass, Arch. The unfinishea frame orskeleton of… … Fis. 137. Carceres. Roman prisons. superior), was for prisoners who had only com-mitted slight offences ; the career interior, or
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