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 308
hetessesof antiquity recognized by the ancient ChristianChurch, and a connnon ol)ject of symbolicalecclesiastical sculpture, with reference to theirforeknowledge of tiie fulfilment of inspired pro-phecy; they are twelve in numl)cr, having eacha proper emblem. (Cf. Smith and Chee-tham.) Sica, R.… … Fig. 614. Silver gilt dish and ewer ; the property of St. Johns College, Cambridge. (Work of the late 17th century.) shape for concealment. (From this word ourEntjlish sickle is derived.) Siccative. A synonym for Drying (q.v.). Sicilis, R. A sickle. Sienite. A statuary marble from Syene(Assouan) on…
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