An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 120
Fig. 247. Di-amante, Punning device of Pietro de Medici. Diapasma, Gr. and R. (Sitnrao-o-co, to sprinkle).A powder made of dried flowers and odoriferousherbs, which was put in a sachet for use as aperfume, or rubbed over the body. Diaper, Arch. Ornament of sculpture in lowrelief, sunk below the… … Fig. 248. Diapered surcoat of a Herald, with the clarion. WORDS USED IN linen cloth made at Ypres, is spoken of as earlyas the 13th century. Of cloth making she had such a haunt,She passed hem of Ypres and of Gaunte. (Prologue 0/Canterbury Tales.) The peculiarity of this cloth, as of that of…
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