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

“My jerkin is a doublet.” (Shakspeare.)

Jessant, Her. Shooting forth, as plants growing out of the earth.

Fig. 404. Jessant-de-lys.

Jessant-de-lys, Her. A combination of a lion’s face and a fleur-de-lys.

Jesse, O. E. A large branched chandelier.

Jesse, Tree of, Chr. An ornamental design common in early Christian art, representing the genealogy of our Lord in the persons of his ancestors in the flesh.

Jesseraunt. (See Jazerine.)

Fig. 405. Hawk’s bells and Jesses.