tarsia

American  

[tahr-see-uh, tahr-see-uh] / ˈtɑr si ə, tɑrˈsi ə /

noun

1. intarsia.

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tarsia British  

/ ˈtɑːsɪə /

noun

1. another term for intarsia

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Etymology

Origin of tarsia

< Italian < Arabic tarṣīʿ inlay

Example Sentences

There is, however, no material suitable for tarsia which requires so much care and experience in its use.

From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)

But to return to Giuliano; he made the presses of the Sacristy of S. Maria del Fiore, which were held at that time to be admirable examples of tarsia and inlaid-work.

From Lives of the Most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol. 03 (of 10), Filarete and Simone to Mantegna by De Vere, Gaston du C.

The only fully authenticated specimens which exist are the above-mentioned tarsia figures, over half life-size, executed from his cartoons for the sacristy of the duomo.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various

Dennistoun says that this study contained "arm-chairs encircling a table all mosaicked with tarsia, and carved by Maestro Giacomo of Florence," but it is now quite bare, though, fortunately, the tarsie are well preserved.

From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)

Another instance of a family which devoted itself for many years to the production of tarsia and wood-work, displaying hereditary aptitude in the craft and gaining great repute, is given by the Canozii of Lendinara.

From Intarsia and Marquetry by Jackson, F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton)