. 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 . for statuary. The principal specimens areEgyptian and Fig. 67. Bartizan. Basanos, Gr. (i) (Lat. lapis Lydius) The touch-stone ; a dark-coloured stone on which goldleaves a peculiar mark. Hence (2) trial by tor-ture. (3) A military engine,the form of which is notexactly known. Bascauda, R. A
. 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 . for statuary. The principal specimens areEgyptian and Fig. 67. Bartizan. Basanos, Gr. (i) (Lat. lapis Lydius) The touch-stone ; a dark-coloured stone on which goldleaves a peculiar mark. Hence (2) trial by tor-ture. (3) A military engine,the form of which is notexactly known. Bascauda, R. A basket, introduced from Britain as a table utensil, considered as an object of luxury. It was the old Welsh Ijasgawd, and served to hold bread or fruits. Bascinet. A light helmet, round or conical, with a pointed apex, and fitting close to the head, mentioned in the 13th century. Bascule, O. E, (i) The counterpoise to a draw-bridge. (2) A kind of trap-door. (A badge ofthe Herbert family.) Base, Arch. The lower part of a pillar, wall,&c. ; the division of a column on which theshaft is placed. The Grecian Doric order has nobase.
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