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A capital.
Of late, an opinion has prevailed, that the curious figures which
manay succh Capitals display, are not mere freaks of the chisel,
but are allegorical of grave and
Engraving of a capital.
good truths. Here may be seen, what has been conjectured to
symbolize the Lamb bearing the Book of Life, and driving brute
beasts and birds of prey before Him.
This is another face of the same Column:
A capital.
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