brasswork

Examples

• All

• Commercial and state institutions also commission brassworks (sometimes in large numbers), using them as corporate gifts to favored clients.

  Academic text (1997)

• The trunk-hand motif, which is ubiquitous on eighteenth-century brasswork,

  Academic text (1990)

• The collection also contains a wide range of Asante brasswork (kuduo vessels and goldweights) and woodcarving (Asante stools, akua'ba dolls, boxes).

  Academic text (1995)

• The artist displayed his intricate brasswork at the local craft fair, showcasing beautiful sculptures and decorative items.

• She carefully polished the brasswork on the antique lamp to restore its original shine.

• Many museums feature collections of ancient brasswork, highlighting the craftsmanship of past artisans.

Synonyms

B

brass

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91 1.0

A bright yellow metal used to make ornaments and memorials

focuses on objects and the craft rather than the raw metal material

M

metalworking

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1 3.5

Work that shapes metal into useful or decorative objects with tools

applies specifically to one yellow alloy and its making rather than all metal crafts

M

metalwork

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1 3.8

Making objects by shaping and joining pieces of metal

focuses on one yellow alloy's objects and their making rather than general metal skill

B

brassware

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4.6

Objects made from the metal brass used at home, like bowls or taps

also covers the craft and process of making such objects

B

brassworks

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6.2

Objects made from brass for decoration or everyday use

emphasizes the craft and making process rather than just finished objects

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology