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 164
ly ; whence its name. Gaulus, R. A vessel used for drinking andother jnirposes. The same term was also appliedto a broad-built ship employed by the Phamiciansand by ]>irates. Gauntlet. The knights gauntlet was made ofleather covered with plates of steel It wasnot originally divided into fingers.… … Fig. 350. Gauntlet. one side, and was worn on leaving the Imtli ;it was white or dyed purple. Gausapa wasused not only for articles of dress, Ijut fortable linen, napkins, dusters, and mattings.(2) A wig made of human hair, worn at Romeduring the Empire. Gauze. A light, transparent silk…
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