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 168
namel; and whenof vitrifiable and earthen substance, such as canonly lie melted at the temjjcrature required forthe baking of the paste itself, it is known asGlaze, or couverle, and can be identified in tiiePersian faiences and Flemish stone-ware. (Figs,359, 360.) (See Burly, CheJs-d\cuvre of… … Fig. 359. Flemish stone-ware Cruche, 17th century. Globe, held in the hand, is the emblem ofpower. Globus, R. A military manccuvre employedby a body of Roman soldiers when surroundedby superior forces ; it consisted in forming acircle facing in every direction. Glory, Nimbus or Aureole, the…
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