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

Superpellicum, Chr. A surplice.

Suppedaneum. A synonym for Scabellum and Scamnum (q.v.).

Supplicatio, R. (supplico, to kneel down). The act of praying when kneeling; opposed to precatio, a prayer uttered standing. Solemn thanksgivings offered to the gods in their temples.

Supporter, Her. A figure that stands by a shield of arms, as if supporting or guarding it. Supporters came into use during the 14th century. (See Fig. [24].)

Fig. 640. Surahé or Wine bottle. Persian Porcelain.

Surahé, Pers. A Persian wine bottle. The illustration represents a beautiful specimen of hard porcelain decorated in patterns, of Chinese character, executed under the glaze with cobalt. A legend on the medallions contains the words Deh surahé, “Give me the bottle.” (Fig. [640].)

Surbase, Arch. The shaft of a Pedestal.

Surcoat. Any garment worn over armour; more especially the long flowing garment worn by knights until 1325. (See Fig. [463].)

Surface-rib, Arch. The rib of a groined vaulting.