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, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 174
ed enamel ; and whenof vitrifiable and earthen substance, such as canonly be melted at the temperature required forthe baking of the paste itself, it is known asGlaze, or couverte, and can be identified in thePersian faiences and Flemish stone-ware. (Figs.359, 360.) (See Biirty, Chejs-dauvre of… … Fig- 359 Flemish stone-ware Cruche, 17th century. Globe, held in the hand, is the emblem ofpower. Globus, R. A military manoeuvre employedby a body of Roman soldiers when surroundedby superior forces ; it consisted in forming acircle facing in every direction. Glory, Nimbus or Aureole, the…
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