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

King-post. The central upright post supporting the gable of a roof.

King’s Yellow. (See Orpiment.)

Kings of Arms. Officers of Heralds’ College. There are three—Garter, Clarenceux, and Norroy.

Kinnor, Heb. A stringed instrument of the Hebrews; it had eight, ten, or twenty-four strings, which were played either with the fingers or a plectrum.

Kinschall. A small curved Turkish dagger.

Kiosk, Kiosque. A Turkish pleasure-house.

Kircher, Kirchowe, O. E. A kerchief.

Kirtel, O. E. A loose gown, a tunic or waistcoat; also a monk’s gown.

Kiste, O. E. A chest.

Kistvaen, Celt. A Celtic monument more commonly known as a Dolmen (q.v.).