chrysography
[ kri-sog-ruh-fee ]
noun
the art of writing in ink made of powdered gold suspended in a small amount of glair or gum.
the gold writing produced by this art.
Origin of chrysography
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How to use chrysography in a sentence
The progress had been from mere “cheirography” to calligraphy; now it was from calligraphy to chrysography and arguriography.
Illuminated Manuscripts | John W. BradleyFor chrysography, or gold-writing, the tint was nearly what we call crimson.
Illuminated Manuscripts | John W. Bradley
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