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 52
re quad-rigati, having z.fotir-/iorse chariot onthe. reverse.Biggon, O. E. A kind of quoif formerlyworn by men ; hence Begiiines, the nuns atthe Beguinage at Ghent, who still wear the biggon.Bikos, Gr. and R. A large earthenware vaseadapted to hold dry provisions, such as figs,plums, &c.… … Bifrons
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