Fig. 34. Apostle Mug.
Apostle Mug. The mug or tankard shown in the engraving is of Nanconian or Nuremberg stone-ware, with figures of the twelve apostles enamelled in colours upon it. (Fig. [34].) Apostle Spoons are well known to have received their names from the figures of the Apostles forming the handles.
Apostyls Coats, O. E. Probably garments used for mystery plays.
Apotheca, Gr. and R. (ἀποθήκη, a granary). A store-room or magazine for containing any kind of stock. The Romans also applied the term specially to a wine store-room situated in the upper part of the house; this was sometimes called the fumarium. Here the wine was placed in amphoræ to ripen it more quickly, whereas when stored in the cella vinaria, it was placed in Cupæ and Dolia (q.v.).
Apotheosis, Gr. (ἀπὸ, θεὸς god, to deify). A deification; the ceremony by which a mortal was introduced among the number of the gods. The proper term in Latin is consecratio (q.v.). The funeral pile, in such cases, was built several stories in height, and an eagle was let loose from the top storey, to carry the soul of the emperor from earth to heaven. This is commemorated upon the medals struck on the occasion, which represent an altar with a fire on it, from which an eagle ascends.
Apparel, Chr. Embroidered additions to the vestments of the clergy.
Appaumée, Her. Said of a hand, open, erect, and showing the palm.
Appianum, Lat. Appian green, a pigment used by the ancients, prepared from green earth, now known as Cyprus or Verona green, because the best is found at those places.
Apple. The emblem in classical art of victory, and in Christian art of the fall of man.