l-work which issues from it. The central space of the scroll is occupied by a rosette, upon which, in place of the central 'husk', sits a little figure probably representing David playing upon a harp. The usual form of the rosette, a common feature of Roman decoration, is given in Fig. 217, an… … FIG. 217. FIG. 218. method of work was carefully observed, is interesting as an example of the construction of the lighter type of this kind of band decoration. The way in which the design was built up is explained1 in the four diagrams on p. 201 (Fig. 219). The central waved line having been put…
Decoration and ornament
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