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

Spence, O. E. The buttery attached to the hall; 13th, 14th century.

Speos, Egyp. (σπέος). Hypogea or subterranean Egyptian temples. Hemispeos was the name given to temples built partly above and partly under the ground.

Sperlings, O. E. Sprats.

Sperthe, O. E. A battle-axe.

Spetum, Med. A kind of Partisan, but narrower and lighter.

Sphæristerium, Gr. and R. (σφαιριστήριον, lit. place for ball). An apartment attached to a gymnasium or set of baths for playing with balls.

Sphæromachia, Gr. and R. (σφαιρο-μαχία). A game of ball.

Sphendone, Gr. A band or fillet with which Greek ladies confined their hair. (See Diadema, Hair, &c.)

Fig. 617. Andro-Sphinx.