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Symbolism of animals and birds represented in English architecture (1913)

Collins, Arthur H · London : Sir I. Pitman & sons,ltd. · leaf 204

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unpleasant anticipation of his fate. There is another clear instance of the samefabulous beast on one of the arch-stones ofthe Kilpeck door, where we can clearly seethe bearded face, the lions paws, and mane,and the peculiarly fat tail curled between itslegs, which must represent the scorpions…

Christian art and symbolism · Animals in art · Church architecture · Church decoration and ornament

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