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 81
iring onfestive occasions. Chamberyngs, O. E. Bedroom furniture.Chameleon (xa/^ai, on the ground, and A.ewi,a lion). In Christian symbolism, the emblemof inconstancy ; in Chemistry, manganate ofpotass is called chameleon from the changesof colour which its solution undergoes. Thechameleon with a…
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