arcosolium
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of arcosolium
1875–80; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin arc ( us ) arc + -o- -o- + solium sarcophagus
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Other forms of very frequent recurrence are the table tomb and arched tomb, or arcosolium.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
In arcosolium tombs the receptacles are benches cut in the wall, like the berths in a steamer's cabin.
From How to Observe in Archaeology by Various
The front of the arcosolium is closed by a wall, on the surface of which is an interesting fresco, which is here reproduced.
From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo
The name of the owner of this conspicuous tomb is engraved above the arcosolium: AMPLIATI.
From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo
It is a painting on the vaulted roof of an arcosolium in the cemetery of St. Priscilla, and it is reproduced in the work before us in its original size.
From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.
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