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 324
Arch. The slopingpart of a work, a term in fortification. Talvace, O. E. A shield or buckler, circularand projecting. Talvas, O. E. An oblong woodc-n shield, 14thcentury. Tambour, Fr. A small drum. Rich em-broidery work done on a drum-shaped frame. Tamboura. An ancient musical instrument ofthe lute… … FS- 640 Flemish lunkard, silver gilt 17th century. Tamine, Taminy, Tammy (Fr. tamis, a sieve).A thin woollen textile, highly glazed. Tampion. (See Tompion.) Tang-fish. Seals are so called in the Shet-lands. Tankard. (Norman Fr. Tankar.) A drinking-jug with a cover. The name is said to be…
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