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

Nivarius (saccus), R. A bag of snow used as a wine-cooler. (See Collum Vinarium.)

Fig. 486. Jar. Nivernais Faience.

Nivernais Faience. An important branch of the ceramic art, established in 1608 at Nevers in France by the brothers Conrade. (Fig. [486].)

Nobbled Stone, Arch. Stone roughly rounded at the quarry to diminish its bulk for transport.

Fig. 487. Noble of Henry V.

Noble. A gold coin worth 6s. 8d. (Fig. [487].)

Nodes. In Astronomy, the two points where the orbit of a heavenly body intersects the ecliptic.

Nodus, Arch. The Latin name for a key-stone, or a boss in vaulting.