Description
A sharpened metal rod used for drawing on paper and parchment. Metal points are usually prepared from silver but may also be made from lead, copper, or gold. They were most commonly used in the 15th century and were later replaced by pencils.
Synonyms and Related Terms
metalpoint
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Last updated on: 5/12/2010 10:01:07 AM
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