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. 481. Nebule Moulding.

Nebule Moulding. A decorated moulding of Norman architecture, so called from the edge forming an undulating or waving line. (See Fig. [481].)

Fig. 482. Nebulée.

Nebulée, Her. A dividing and border line, as represented in Fig. [482].

Nebulous. Cloudy or hazy.

Nebuly, Her. Ornamented with light wavy lines.

Neck, Arch. The plain part at the bottom of a Roman Doric or other capital, between the mouldings and the top of the shaft. (See Hypotrachelium.)

Fig. 483. Necklace. Costume of a Roman lady of the 16th century.