Términos

Madera de la especie Sassafras albidum, nativo del este de Norteamérica. Es suave, ligera y moderadamente gruesa, utilizada para postes de cercas y muebles.

Madera de la especie Sassafras radaiense, nativa de Taiwán.

In Indian architecture, a pavilion sheltering an inscribed stele.

In Indian art architecture, a male Jaina presiding deity.

In Indian architecture, a female Jaina presiding deity.

Se refiere al período de la derrota de los Partos por Ardashir en 224 hasta la caída del imperio Sasánida a los árabes en 631 durante el que el Medio Oriente fue gobernado por la dinastía Sasánida Iraní. El arte del período, del que los relieves de piedra y trabajo en plata son muy famosos, fue influenciado por el imperio Romano Bizantino por el oeste y por el chino al este.

A mixture of naturally occuring mineral material used by the Maya in the preparation of plasters and mortars. It has been employed as a building and paving material in Mesoamerica since antiquity.

Poles used for raising or lowering window sashes.

Genus consisting of three species of deciduous trees and shrubs disjunct between eastern Asia (S. tzumu and S. randaiense) and eastern North America (S. albidum), and one extinct species. They are commercially known for their fragrant oil that is used in perfumes, root beer, and tea. The soft, lightweight wood is used for lumber. A rose-brown to gray color textile dye with good color fastness is extracted from the wood.

Species of tree is native to sandy soils of eastern North America, from Maine to Ontario and Iowa and south to Florida and Texas. It is usually a small tree or shrub, but may attain a height of 65 feet 20 m). It has furrowed bark, bright green twigs, and small clusters of yellow flowers followed by dark blue berries. It is used for lumber and essential oils extracted from root bark, an ingredient in perfumes, root beer, and teas. Leaves and twigs are consumed by white-tailed deer, groundhogs, marsh rabbits, and American black bears; fruits are eaten by many species of birds.

Species of tree native to Taiwan, most likely derived from an ancestor from continental China.

Species of tree native to central and southwestern China.

Gente cuya ocupación es hacer o modificar vestuario.

In Indian architecture, a hundred-petalled lotus; a type of multi-petalled padma-ceiling.

In Indian art or architecture, a hundred-petaled lotus motif.

Containers used to carry personal gear. Some examples are suspended by a long strap worn over the shoulder, while others are worn on the back.

Fabric in satin weave with a glossy surface similar to satin, but made with spun yarn rather than filament. Calendering is used to enhance its shiny surface. It is commonly used for lining.

Úsese especialmente para designar una nave espacial no tripulada concebida para mantener una órbita alrededor de un cuerpo celeste. Para naves espaciales no tripuladas diseñadas para misiones no orbitales, use “sonda espacial”.

Úsese para designar una vehículo de órbita artificial diseñado para reflejar o transmitir señales electromagnéticas entre estaciones de comunicación

Úsese para designar un satélite de comunicación que transmite señales televisivas directamente a las casas de los receptores.