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 53
Battlement, Embattailment, Bateling, O. E.(Fr. Craicaii, Mcrlet, Bretcsse). A paiapet infortifications, consisting ot a series of rising … Fig. 74. Naval and Military Badge of the Bath. Batiaca or Batioca, Gr. and R. A vase of a verycostly description, used as adrinking-vessel. Batiere, Fr., Arch. (SeeSaddle-roof.) A roof issaid to be d« batiere^when it is in the form of apack-saddle ; that is, whenit has only two slopes oreaves, the…
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