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 347
f the cajntals, in that kind of writing;,gradually acquired a curved form. From tlic6th to the 8th, or even loth century, theseuncials, or partly rounded capitals, prevail inilluminated MSS. (See also Minuscule,Semi-uncials.) Uncus, R. (07KOS). A hook such as (i) that Fig. 672. Umbril. with which… … Fig. 673. Undulated moulding. Undulated, Arch, {unda, a wave). Mouldedor sculptured in the {ovva oi 3. wave; as for in-stance the undulated torus. (See Nebule.) (Fig. 673.) Undy, Undee, Her. Wavy. Unguentaria, R. Flasks or boxes of costlyworkmanship for holding perfumes, essences,oils, and salves,…
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