Toreutic

[tәu'ru:tik]

Definition

(a.) In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.

Inputed by Evelyn

Definition

adj. pertaining to chased or embossed metal-work.—ns. Toreumatog′raphy a treatise on ancient work in metal; Toreumatol′ogy the art of ancient art-work on metal; Toreu′tes an artist in metal.

Checker: Max