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Gravers

Scope note

Any of various tools for chasing or engraving, usually on metal, sometimes on wood. For the tools used in printmaking to engrave metal or end-grain wood blocks, prefer "burins."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300022718

Broader Terms used

<cutting tools>

Equivalent Terms used

graver

Created

13yrs ago

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