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

Revinctum (opus), R. (revincio, to bind fast). Dove-tailed masonry. (See Fig. [269].)

Rhabdion (lit. a small rod). An instrument used in encaustic painting, with which the wax tints were blended. It was probably flat at one end, and kept heated in a small furnace close at hand. (See Eastlake, Materials, &c., i. 154.)

Rheda, R. A roomy four-wheeled carriage, of Gallic origin, with several seats. The driver was called Rhedarius.

Rheno, Gr. (ῥὴν, a sheep). A sheepskin cloak, covering the shoulders and as far as to the waist, worn by the ancient Germans as a protection against rain.

Rhingrave. The petticoat breeches worn in the reign of Charles II. (Planché.)

Rhomboid. “An equilateral oblique parallelogram.”

Rhomphæa, Romphæa, Rumpia, R. A sword with a long blade, used by the Thracians.

Fig. 584. Rhyton. Greek Drinking-cup.

Rhyton, Gr. and R. (ῥυτὸν, lit. flowing). A drinking-vessel of earthenware in the form of a horn or trumpet; in many instances with a handle.