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

Sitella. Diminutive of Situla (q.v.).

Situla, R. A bucket for drawing water from a well.

Situlus. Synonym of Situla (q.v.).

Fig. 616. Sixfoil.

Sixfoil, Her. A flower of six leaves.

Size is used to prepare paper for printing upon, and as a vehicle in oil painting. (See Distemper.)

Skeens, Celtic. Long sharp knives; “sheen dubh,” black knife, the Highlander’s dernier ressort.

Skinning, in Masonry. (See Regrating.)

Skirophorion. (See Scirophorium.)