˜yÐÄvlog

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toreutic

[ tuh-roo-tik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to toreutics or the objects produced by this technique.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of toreutic1

1830–40; < Greek ³Ù´Ç°ù±ð³Ü³Ù¾±°ìó²õ, equivalent to ³Ù´Ç°ù±ðú ( ein ) to bore, chase, emboss (verbal derivative of ³Ù´Ç°ù±ðús graving tool) + -tikos -tic
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Toreutic, tÅ-rÅÅ′tik, adj. pertaining to chased or embossed metal-work.—ns.

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Striking similarities of form and artistic execution between the early glyptic and toreutic work of Ionia and Cilicia respectively have been mentioned in the last chapter; and it need only be added here, in conclusion, that if Cilicia had relations with Ionia as early as the opening of the seventh century—relations sufficient to lead to alliance in war and to modification of native arts—it is natural enough that she should be found allied a few years later with Lydia rather than with Media.

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In a piece of toreutic art which is the best part? the silver or the workmanship?

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