| 释义 |
ruˈpography rare.
[f. G. ῥύπος sealing-wax: see -graphy.]
The art of taking an impression of a coin or medal upon sealing-wax. Hence rupoˈgraphical a.
1838Jrnl. Asiat. Soc. Bengal VII. 415 As a first specimen, then, of the capabilities of this art of rupography I select a coin, or rather medal [etc.]. Ibid., The rupographical process may be safely confined to the first stage, or simple impression on sealing-wax. |
