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单词 koftgari
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Definition of koftgari in English:

koftgari

noun ˈkəʊftɡəˌriː
mass noun

  • A kind of damascene work made in South Asia, in which a pattern traced on steel is inlaid with gold.

    （印度次大陆的）嵌金钢制波形纹饰

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Blades are often engraved or decorated with koftgari or inlay, on the flat and spine, some very elaborately; this is a typically Burmese feature.
    • The gold koftgari is well preserved on the blade, and partially worn on the hilt.
    • The blade is straight, single edge, 6 ¾ inches long decorated with gold koftgari.
    • The blade is decorated with silver, with a band of gold koftgari beside the edge.
    • Here is an example of heavy silver koftgari on a steel Balinese ceremonial axe.

Origin

Late 19th century: from Urdu and Persian kuft-garī 'beaten work'.
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