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

Batiaca or Batioca, Gr. and R. A vase of a very costly description, used as a drinking-vessel.

Batière, Fr., Arch. (See Saddle-roof.) A roof is said to be “en batière” when it is in the form of a pack-saddle; that is, when it has only two slopes or eaves, the two other sides being gables.

Batillum or Vatillum, R. (1) A hand-shovel used for burning scented herbs to fumigate. (2) Any kind of small shovel.

Baton. In heraldry, a diminutive of the BEND SINISTER couped at its extremities.

Baton. The military baton, or staff, was of Greek origin. (See Scytale.)

Batter, Arch. Said of walls that slope inwards from the base. Walls of wharfs and of fortifications generally batter.

Battle-axe is one of the most ancient of weapons. The pole-axe is distinguished by a spike on the back of the axe. (See Bipennis.)

Fig. 76. Embattled.

Battled, Embattled, Her. Having battlements.