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 179
Fig. ^83. Helm of aGentleman or Esquire. … Fig. 384. Helmet or Burgonetof the i6th century. Hemichorion (j/^ixf^pioj/). Hemicyclium, Gr. and Rsemicircular alcove, to which persons resortedfor mutual conversation. The term was alsoused to denote a sun-dial. Hemina, (jr. and R. (^/xfra, i. e. half). Ameasure of capacity containing half a…
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