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.

by John W. Mollett

Fig. 403. Ivory carving, 15th century.

Ivy, Chr. The symbol of eternal life.

Iwbwb, Celt. The ancient military cry, which has given name to many places; as Cwm Iwbwb, in Wales, the Jujupania of Ptolemy. (Meyrick.)

Izeds, Persian. Beneficent genii of the mythology of Zoroaster. Ormuzd, the supreme god, created twenty-eight of them to be the attendants of the amchaspands.

J.

Jacinth. A precious stone. (See Hyacinth.)

Jack-boots (O. E.) were introduced in the 17th century.

Jackes, O. E. (1) Towels. (2) The roller for a well-rope.

Jacket or Jack, Jerkin, &c., O. E.; worn over the doublet; but the names are applied indiscriminately to a great variety of such garments.