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 178
ead, for the word soul. The sun(Afl) is likewise represented with a hawks head,ornamented with the disk. Head-piece. Anornamental engraving at thecommencement of a new chapter in a book. Head-rail. The head-dress worn by Saxonand Norman ladies. Healfang, A.S. The pillory, or a fine in commutation.… … I. Hauriant.
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