Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : John Henry Parker · leaf 147
milar ornament is found in the work of the fifteenth century ; but on examina- tion, a certain distinct character will be found to pervade each. The example from Coggs Church skews the usual form of that of the fourteenth century ; and it may be best described as a flower of four petals diverg- ing… … four-leaved flower is first to Four-leaved Flower. b This ornament may at first sight appear to be nothing more than the Ball-flower as it were opened, and the leaves laid back, leaving the round ball, which occurs in each, ex- posed in the centre ; but it is curious, that in the latter there are…
Decoration and ornament, Gothic · Stone carving · Church decoration and ornament · Decoration and ornament, Architectural
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