silverwork
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- noun
- /ˈsɪlvərˌwɜrk/
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platería
- Many tourists purchase silverwork as souvenirs, appreciating its beauty and craftsmanship.
Examples
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Since many of these coins left Harar between 1875 and the turn of the century, silverwork has almost come to a complete halt.
Academic text (2009) -
An array of goods was displayed, including paintings, sculpture, tapestries, gold- and silverwork, jewelry, diamonds, cloth, silk, carpets, and knives.
Academic text (1990) -
They were... ...trading in silverwork for furs.
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Each of these two systems of creating and marketing silverwork made by Tuareg inadan represents an effort to find the means to make a living and to explore sales possibilities in the global marketplace.
Academic text (2006) -
He noted that "paintings of every kind" were displayed at the Franciscan monastery during the fairs, that gold- and silverwork were sold at the Dominican monastery, and that tapestries were sold at the Church of St. John.
Academic text (1990) -
The museum displayed exquisite silverwork from various cultures, showcasing the artists' craftsmanship.
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She admired the intricate patterns carved into the silverwork of the decorative bowl.
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Etymology
Silverwork is made from silver, the shiny metal, and work, which means 'something made by hand'. So silverwork refers to decorative or artistic items made from silver by skilled hands.