chrysography

[ kri-sog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the art of writing in ink made of powdered gold suspended in a small amount of glair or gum.
2. the gold writing produced by this art.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrysography¹

From the Greek word chrȳsographía, dating back to 1850–55. See chryso-, -graphy

Example Sentences

The progress had been from mere “cheirography” to calligraphy; now it was from calligraphy to chrysography and arguriography.

From Project Gutenberg

For chrysography, or gold-writing, the tint was nearly what we call crimson.

From Project Gutenberg