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 242
l round or ovalwindow in a roof. (Billets. (See Oillets.) (Enochoe (Gr.olvos, wine, andXew, to pour).An earthen vaseused to takethe wine out ofthe crater anddistribute it intocups. It is thevase carried bythe goddesses, andused for libations.(Figs. 498,498 a.)(Enophorum,(h-.and R. {olvo-<p6pov).… … 232 WORDS USED IN caiTied away; distinct from the taberna vicritoriaor deversoj-ia, which was a public tavern. Offendix, R. A string by which the afex,or cap worn by the flamens, Salians, or othermembers of priestly colleges, was fastened undertlie chin. Offertoria, Chr. (i) The anthems sung in…
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