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. 599. Sagittarius.

Sagittarius, R. An archer; a sign of the zodiac, represented as a centaur. (Fig. [599].) In Christian art, a symbol of Divine vengeance.

Sagma, R. (σάγμα). A wooden pack-saddle.

Sagmarius, R. A beast of burden carrying the sagma.

Sagochlamys, R. A military cloak which combined the Roman sagus and the Greek chlamys.

Sagus or Sagum, Celt. A woollen cloak with a long nap, worn folded and fastened round the neck by a clasp, especially by soldiers on a campaign (Fig. [44]); hence saga is a sign of war, as toga is of peace. At a later period the same name was given to a kind of blouse, striped or checked in staring colours, and adorned with flowers and other ornaments, and bordered with bands of purple and gold and silver embroidery, worn by the Gauls in Artois and Flanders.

Saic, Turk. A sailing vessel common in the Levant.

Saie, O. E. A delicate serge or woollen cloth.

Saints-bell, O. E. for Sacring bell.

Salade, Sallet. A light helmet resembling the Kettle-hat (Fig. [407]), introduced from Germany in the 15th century.