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 245
old English game like trap,bat, and ball. It is played with a kibble, a mir,and a spell. When the end of the spellis struckwith the kibble, the mcr rises into the air, &c. Nut. In Christian symbolism, an emblem of 111. =1.-1 io Fig. 492. Nymphaeum of Egeria, near Rome. the Divinity of Christ… … Fig. 493. Nymphaeum at Nismes (restored). Nut Oil. This medium for colour-grinding isderived from the wahiut ; as a vehicle it is pre-ferred to linseed oil, and is the quickest dryer.(See IMediums, Oils.) Nutmeg Ornament, Arch. A common fea-ture in Early luiglish work in the north ofEngland, but…
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