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glyptic [glip-tik] ExamplesWord Origin adjective
- of or relating to carving or engraving on gems or the like.
noun
- the act or process of producing glyptic ornaments.
Origin of glyptic 1810–20; Greek glyptikós of engraving, of stone carving, equivalent to gly-pt(ós) carved (verbid of glýphein to engrave, hollow out) + -ikos -ic Examples from the Web for glyptic Historical Examples of glyptic
The present generation is more systematically commercial in its glyptic produce than any previous age.
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The second period in Japanese glyptic art extends from the beginning of the 13th to the early part of the 17th century.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 2
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He belongs to a class of experts called uchimono-shi (hammerers) who perform preparatory work for glyptic artists in metal.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 2
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The chief distinguishing feature is that the glyptic character is preserved at the expense of surface finish.
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With the revival of the glyptic art, cameos begin to play a prominent part in jewellery.
H. Clifford Smith,
British Dictionary definitions for glyptic glyptic adjective
- of or relating to engraving or carving, esp on precious stones
Word Origin for glyptic C19: from French glyptique, from Greek gluptikos, from gluptos, from gluphein to carve