Glyptics
Translation of "glyptics" into Russian
glyptics
NounUK
/ɡlɪpˈtɪks/
US
/ɡlɪpˈtɪks/
glyptics
Glyptics is the art of carving on precious stones.
Глиптика — это искусство резьбы по драгоценным камням.
Definitions
glyptics
NounUK
/ɡlɪpˈtɪks/
US
/ɡlɪpˈtɪks/
The art or process of carving or engraving, especially on gems.
The museum's collection of ancient glyptics includes several intricately carved gemstones.
glyptic
NounThe art or technique of carving or engraving, especially on gemstones.
She specializes in the glyptic of ancient Mesopotamia.