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

Triton. A sea-monster; generally represented as blowing a shell (murex), and with a body above the waist like that of a man, and below like a dolphin.

Fig. 665. Trophy on a triumphal arch.

Triumphal Arch. A monumental structure, usually a portico with one or more arches, erected across a public road for a triumphal procession to pass under.

Triumphalia, R. Insignia conferred upon a general on the occasion of a triumph; consisting of a richly embroidered toga and tunic, a sceptre, a chaplet of laurel leaves with a crown of gold, and a chariot.

Triumphalis (Via), R. The road traversed by a triumph.

Triumphus, Triumph, R. The pageant of the entry of a victorious general into Rome.

Trivet, Her. A circular or triangular iron frame with three feet, borne by the family of Tryvett.

Trivium, R. (tres, and via, a way). A place where three roads meet.

Trochilus, Arch. A concave moulding in classic architecture. (See Scotia.)