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 42
Balia, Med. Lat. (from 0d\\a>, tothrow), (i) A sling. (2) A balUsta. Fromtheir skill in the use of slings, the inhabitants ofMajorca, Minorca, and Ivica had the appella-tion Baleares. Bales, O. E. (Lat. bahucus ; Er. balais). Aninferior kind of ruby. Baleyn. (See Balayn.) Balista. (See… … Fig. 55. Ball-flower. sisting in a mock combat with stones, whichtook place at the Eleusinian festival. Ball-flower. An ornament characteristic ofthe Decorated styleof the 14th century.It represents the knop of a flower.Ball-Jiojuers may beseen in the Cathedralsof Bristol, Gloucester,and Hereford.…
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