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 349
he scabbard of a sword, madeof wood or leather, and generally ornamentedwith plates and bosses of metal. (See Fig. 44.) Vails (from Vale, farewell !). Fees to servantsfrom parting guests. Vair. The fur of the squirrel, much worn instate costumes of the 14th century. In Heraldry—one of the… … Fia;. 678. Gilded Vase of Valentia, with votive inscription. Valencia Pottery. M. Jacqucmart considersthis the most ancient and the true centre of theceramic fabrication in Spain, carried back bytradition to the Roman domination. On theconquest of Spain from the Moors tlie Saracenpotters of…
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