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 330
) Arch. The slopingpart of a work, a term in fortification. Talvace, O. E. A shield or buckler, circular An oblong wooden skidd, 14th and projectini: Talvas, O.E.century. Tambour, Fr. A small drum. Rich em-broidery work done on a drum-shaped frame. Tamboura. An ancient musical instrument ofthe lute… … Fig. 643. Flemish Tunkard, silvcrgih. 17th century. Tamine, Taminy, Tammy (Fr. /amis, a sieve).A lliin wdcilien textile, highly glazed.Tampion. (See Tompion.)Tang-fish. Seals are so called in the Shet-lands. Tankard. (Norman Fr. Tankar.) A drinking-jug with a cover. The name is said to be…
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