毛け彫ぼり

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

hairlines (engraving); fine-line engraving

Refers to the technique of engraving very fine, hair-like lines, often in metalwork or printmaking. Can also refer to the lines themselves.

• この版はん画がは毛け彫ぼりの技ぎ法ほうで作つくられた。

  This print was made using the hairline engraving technique.

• 職しょく人にんが金きん属ぞく板ばんに細こまかい毛け彫ぼりを施ほどこす。

  The craftsman applies fine hairlines to the metal plate.