gilt bronze
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gilt bronze
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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An ancient gilt bronze Buddhist sculpture that traveled a circuitous and legally questionable route from a rice paddy in southern Cambodia to the capital of Australia will soon be headed back to its homeland.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
Now, researchers have found evidence that David altered the image to obscure signs of their wealth—including her large, ornate hat and his desk, originally shown as decorated with gilt bronze.
From Science Magazine ● Sep. 15, 2021
At each corner is a gilt bronze figure of a Greek goddess.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2020
That same adoration of curvy women shines in gilt bronze in medieval Indian art.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 14, 2015
Both were carved and ornamented with scroll work of gilt bronze, but were without curtains.
From In the Palace of the King A Love Story of Old Madrid by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
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