Crossword-Solution: TOREUTIC
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Toreutic | a. | In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal. |
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| Embossed, as metal. | 1 answer |
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Form of quartz with coloured bands
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Hint 1 meaning
A semipellucid, uncrystallized variety of quartz, presenting
various tints in the same specimen. Its colors are delicately arranged
in stripes or bands, or blended in clouds.
Hint 2 anagram
TEAAG
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CERTAIN BRAIN SIZE
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Sentences with TOREUTIC (3)
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.
TOREUTIC, t[=o]-r[=oo]'tik, _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.
His numerous works belonged to three distinct classes: Toreutic, or statues of mixed materials, ivory being the chief,--statues of bronze,--sculptures in marble.
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Appears in: NYT.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (1966).