. 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 . of a horse, and by analogy, a lock of cuidinghair falling down over the centre of the forehead,in a man or Fig. 135. Capricornus. The device of Cosmo deMedici- Capsa or Scrinium, R. A box or case ofcylindrical form, used for several purposes, butmore particularly for the transport of rolls orv
. 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 . of a horse, and by analogy, a lock of cuidinghair falling down over the centre of the forehead,in a man or Fig. 135. Capricornus. The device of Cosmo deMedici- Capsa or Scrinium, R. A box or case ofcylindrical form, used for several purposes, butmore particularly for the transport of rolls orvolumes {zolumiiia). The capscc were generallyprovided with straps and locks, the former serv-ing as a handle. Capsella and Capsula, R. (dimin. of Capsa,). A case or casket for jewels, &c. Capuchon. A hood with neck-piece andmantle. The engraving (Fig. 136) is a portraitof Cimabue. Capula. Dimin. of Capis (). Capularis, R. The straight handle or hiltof any kind of instrument or weapon, in con-tradistinction to ansa, which signifies a curvedhaft or handle. The term capularis was ap-plied indifferently to the handle of a sword, asceptre, &c. Car, Chariot, or Carriage. (See Carrus and CURRUS.) Carabaga, Aled. Lat. Also Calakra. Akind of catapult or balista. Carabine. (See Carbine.) Carabus [Kapa^os). A small boat made ofwicker-work ; a kind of shallop covered withraw hides. It was either p
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