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

Zonula. Diminutive of Zona.

Zoomara, Arab. A double clarionet.

Fig. 706. Greek Vase decorated with Zoophori.

Zoophori. Bands of ornament on friezes, vases, &c., representing animals. (See Figs. 706, 707.)

Fig. 707. Vase with bands of Zoophori.

Zophorus, Gr. and R. (ζωφόρος). Literally, bearing animals, and thence a frieze, decorated with figures of animals, conventional or real.

Zotheca, Gr. and R. (ζω-θήκη). A small chamber adjoining a larger apartment, whither the occupant might retire for the purpose of study. (2) A small niche for the reception of a statue, vase, or any other object. The Romans had a diminutive for zotheca, viz. zothecula.

Zummárah, Egyp. A musical instrument; a double reed pipe.