Payazi,
As the name implies, the payazi mace head was heavy and shaped like and onion/piyaz. The surface of the head had uneven projections.
As the name implies, the payazi mace head was heavy and shaped like and onion/piyaz. The surface of the head had uneven projections.
Pencilling,
The machine using the pantograph principle to transfer at one time as many repeats as are required around the surface of the copper cylinder. Originally the design was always increased five times in size on to the zinc master plate before being transferred at original size on to the surface of the copper cylinder - hence this traditional corruption of the word ‘pantograph’ in the textile trade.
The machine using the pantograph principle to transfer at one time as many repeats as are required around the surface of the copper cylinder. Originally the design was always increased five times in size on to the zinc master plate before being transferred at original size on to the surface of the copper cylinder - hence this traditional corruption of the word ‘pantograph’ in the textile trade.
Perforating,
Perforating is a process that involves making a series of holes or punched patterns in a sheet material.
Perforating is a process that involves making a series of holes or punched patterns in a sheet material.
Persian berries,
The dried unripe fruit of various species of Rhamnus. Also called French berries, grains of Avignon.
The dried unripe fruit of various species of Rhamnus. Also called French berries, grains of Avignon.
Perspective,
Representation, of a three-dimensional object on a flat, two-dimensional surface. Perspective is achieved by creating the illusion of depth and distance. The two types of perspective are linear and atmospheric.
Representation, of a three-dimensional object on a flat, two-dimensional surface. Perspective is achieved by creating the illusion of depth and distance. The two types of perspective are linear and atmospheric.
Pesh kabz,
Straight bladed daggers such as the pesh kabz have acutely tapering blades which are ground back under the grip to form a distinct step. Another distinguishing feature is the broad T-rib along the back edge of the blade. Grips are of the sandwich type with layers of bone, horn, elephant ivory and walrus ivory riveted to an extension of the blade. The pesh kabz sits very deeply into its scabbard, leaving only the pommel exposed. The tapering slender point is used for piercing through the rings of coats of mail and splitting them. The pesh qabz is of Persian origin and was introduced into India by the Mughals.
Straight bladed daggers such as the pesh kabz have acutely tapering blades which are ground back under the grip to form a distinct step. Another distinguishing feature is the broad T-rib along the back edge of the blade. Grips are of the sandwich type with layers of bone, horn, elephant ivory and walrus ivory riveted to an extension of the blade. The pesh kabz sits very deeply into its scabbard, leaving only the pommel exposed. The tapering slender point is used for piercing through the rings of coats of mail and splitting them. The pesh qabz is of Persian origin and was introduced into India by the Mughals.
Peti,
Rectangular boxes of brass or copper displayed on shelves or floors of the living rooms of the rooms of the rural houses of Kutch and Saurashtra in Gujarat.
Rectangular boxes of brass or copper displayed on shelves or floors of the living rooms of the rooms of the rural houses of Kutch and Saurashtra in Gujarat.
Pewter,
Ancient pewter is an alloy of tin and lead, much used in Roman times, and from the Medieval to the 18th century. The poisonous nature of lead has resulted in the replacement of lead with antimony, although antimony is also inadvisable in high amounts for cooking utensils. Roman pewter appears to have included three different binary tin lead alloys, the groups covering the range 30 to 50%, 69% to 80% and greater than 90% tin. The first group would seem to correspond to Pliny’s 50-50 alloy, but the second has a higher tin content (nearer to 3 tin to 1 lead) than Pliny’s second alloy of two tin to one lead. ( Pollard 1983 and Hughes 1980) Some Romano-British and medieval pewter has been found to contain an appreciable amount of copper. Modern lead-free pewter is basically tin with variable amounts of copper and/or antimony to harden the metal or alter the casting characteristics. Such alloys may contain between 0.5-2.5% copper, and 0-10% antimony
Ancient pewter is an alloy of tin and lead, much used in Roman times, and from the Medieval to the 18th century. The poisonous nature of lead has resulted in the replacement of lead with antimony, although antimony is also inadvisable in high amounts for cooking utensils. Roman pewter appears to have included three different binary tin lead alloys, the groups covering the range 30 to 50%, 69% to 80% and greater than 90% tin. The first group would seem to correspond to Pliny’s 50-50 alloy, but the second has a higher tin content (nearer to 3 tin to 1 lead) than Pliny’s second alloy of two tin to one lead. ( Pollard 1983 and Hughes 1980) Some Romano-British and medieval pewter has been found to contain an appreciable amount of copper. Modern lead-free pewter is basically tin with variable amounts of copper and/or antimony to harden the metal or alter the casting characteristics. Such alloys may contain between 0.5-2.5% copper, and 0-10% antimony
Phad,
Large painted rectangular canvas panels rolled and carried around by the bhopas that depict the life story of the fighter hero Pabuji and the neo-Hindu incarnation of Vishnu, Dev Narayan of Rajasthan
Large painted rectangular canvas panels rolled and carried around by the bhopas that depict the life story of the fighter hero Pabuji and the neo-Hindu incarnation of Vishnu, Dev Narayan of Rajasthan