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Its scientific Latin name translates to "gilded silver-face" (the genus name Argiope meaning "silver-face", while the specific epithet aurantia means "gilded"). The body length of males range from 5–9 mm (0.20–0.35 in); females range from 19–28 mm (0.75–1.10 in).
Gilded frame ready for burnishing with an agate stone tool Application of gold leaf to a reproduction of a 15th-century panel painting. Gilding is a decorative technique for applying a very thin coating of gold over solid surfaces such as metal (most common), wood, porcelain, or stone. [1] A gilded object is also described as "gilt".
The mummy was garlanded with ferns and wore a gilded face mask (SN Saleem/SA Seddik/M el-Halwagy/PA) The mummy was laid in an outer coffin with a Greek inscription and an inner wooden sarcophagus.
In seven-card stud, when the player has some ability to choose which cards are turned face up. [16] rolled-up trips In seven-card stud, three of a kind dealt in the first three cards rounder An expert player who travels to seek out high-stakes games royal cards Royal card are also known as face cards and picture cards. These cards consist of ...
Verre églomisé [vɛʁ e.ɡlɔ.mi.ze] is a French term referring to the process of applying both a design and gilding onto the rear face of glass to produce a mirror finish. The name is derived from the 18th-century French decorator and art-dealer Jean-Baptiste Glomy [1] (1711–1786), who was responsible for its revival.
The face of the helmet has a pair of copper-alloy spectacles. [3] It is not known if these were original to the helmet, but they date from before 1547. [7] The spectacles are of the hinged type, known in Europe since the mid-14th century. The spectacles may have originally been gilded and are non-functional, not being fitted for lenses. [3]
“The Gilded Age” is set less than two decades after the end of slavery. At one point, Peggy’s father refers to an uncle who was sold off before Emancipation and never heard from again.
The face, beard and hands of the orant were gilded with gold leaf. The character wears a hat similar to those of royal attires and is putting his hand to his mouth, a gesture of prayer. [ 2 ] The right side of the pedestal depicts the same character in the same position in front of a deity, which a long inscription identifies as Amurru , patron ...