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

“A shefe of peacock arwes bryght and kene

Under his belt he bare ful thriftely.”

(Chaucer.)

Quivers were probably introduced into England in the 15th century.

Quoif or Coif, O. E. A close-fitting cap worn by both sexes, and by lawyers, temp. Elizabeth.

Quoin or Coin. (1) Arch. The external angle of a building. (2) O. E. A wedge.

Quoits. A very ancient game derived from the Roman Discus (q.v.).

R.

Ra. The sun-god with hawk head is a common object of Egyptian pottery and architectural ornament, subsequent to the Asiatic invasions. It typifies the union of the yellow Asiatic and the native Egyptian races.

Rabato, Sp. A neck-band or ruff. (See Rebato.)