gilt bronze
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gilt bronze
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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
There are more restrained displays, like a case devoted mostly to Khmer bronzes from the 9th to 13th centuries at Buddhist Art or the gilt bronze Jain altars at Hardt & Sons.
From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2010
The English furniture makers of a century ago were not so behindhand, and old carriages had door-handles, and furniture had mounts of gilt bronze.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.
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