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glyptography

American  
[glip-tog-ruh-fee] / glɪpˈtɒg rə fi /

noun

  1. the description or study of engraved gems or other stones.

  2. Also called glyptics.  the art or process of engraving on gems or the like.

glyptography British  
/ ɡlɪpˈtɒɡrəfɪ, ˌɡlɪptəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

  1. the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones

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Other Word Forms

  • glyptographer noun
  • glyptographic adjective

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.

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