toreutic

[ tuh-roo-tik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to toreutics or the objects produced by this technique.

Word History and Origins

Origin of toreutic¹

1830–40; < Greek toreutikós, equivalent to toreú ( ein ) to bore, chase, emboss (verbal derivative of toreús graving tool) + -tikos -tic

Example Sentences

Toreutic, tō-rōō′tik, adj. pertaining to chased or embossed metal-work.—ns.

From Project Gutenberg

Striking similarities of form and artistic execution between the early glyptic and toreutic work of Ionia and Cilicia respectively have been mentioned in the last chapter; and it need only be added here, in conclusion, that if Cilicia had relations with Ionia as early as the opening of the seventh century—relations sufficient to lead to alliance in war and to modification of native arts—it is natural enough that she should be found allied a few years later with Lydia rather than with Media.

From Project Gutenberg

In a piece of toreutic art which is the best part? the silver or the workmanship?

From Project Gutenberg