glyptography
Americannoun
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the description or study of engraved gems or other stones.
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Also called glyptics. the art or process of engraving on gems or the like.
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Etymology
Origin of glyptography
1790–1800; < Greek glyptó ( s ) carved + -graphy
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We may therefore divide Etruscan glyptography into: I. Etruscan scarabs, with Etruscan or Assyrian subjects.
From Scarabs The History, Manufacture and Symbolism of the Scarabæus in Ancient Egypt, Phoenicia, Sardinia, Etruria, etc. by Isaac Myer
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