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 43
and a Sudatorium, or sweating bathin the middle. The pavement, called suspeiisiira,was over a furnace, hypocaiistiim. The batherswere currycombed with strigils, v/hich theGreeks called stlcngis or xyslra; and theydropped oil over their bodies from narrow-necked vessels called guttus or ampulla:.… … Fig. 56. Balneae. The Caldarium. the Thermce built by Titus, Caracalla, andDomitian remain visible (Pig. 56)- Balon, Balein, Balayn, O. E. Whalebone. Balsam of Copaiba. An oleo-resin, u.sed asa varnish, and as a vehicle, for oil-painting. Balteolus. Dimin. of Balteus (q.v.). Balteus or Balteum (a…
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