Sauzay, A. (Alexandre), 1804-1870 · London, S. Low, son, and Marston · leaf 102
ffered in the system of orna- mentation suitable to the different periods. In Egypt the style was severe ; in France it is inspired by the Gallic spirit of the sixteenth century, not merely in offering subjects often rather free, but still more in the legends accompanying them. As there are… … Fig. 16. — IVORY BOX CONTAINING A MIRROR. — Interior. silver, is in the form of an X. On one side there is a metal mirror, on the other, a Love with bandaged eyes holding a bow. The figure of the malicious god (old style) is surrounded by a legend, not new indeed, but too often true : AMOR
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