(548 Pages) Soft Cover. Contains 300 plates and numerous illustrations in the text. Shown are such design elements as networks, Gothic tracery, geometric designs, lotus ornamentation, animal ornamentation, fret bands, chains, rosettes, spirals, link borders, cresting borders, panels, and more. Other plates show decorated pottery vases, religious utensils, weapons, furniture, lamps, jewelry, and other artifacts. Still others represent heraldic motifs and ornamental letters.