stained glass

Decorative glass consisting of colored pieces fastened together, usually with strips of lead, to form an image or design. Stained glass is frequently used in church windows. Web resource here. Video here. See also: cames, rose window, lancet window, tracery.

William Morris. Minstrel. Stained glass. 1872-74. Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

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