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The tradesmans book of ornamental designs (1847)

Leith, Samuel · London, W.S. Orr · leaf 95

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n we cannot trace theimitation of natural objects. The lotus was a most important element in thereligious system, as well as in the daily economy of the ancient Egyptians; and itssimple and graceful form has received many modifications at the hands of theEgyptian sculptor, who selected and adapted…

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