*ectype*

n. [ Cf. F. ectype. See Ectypal. ] 1. (Classical Archæol.) (a) A copy, as in pottery, of an artist's original work. Hence: (b) A work sculptured in relief, as a cameo, or in bas-relief (in this sense used loosely). [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A copy from an original; a type of something that has previously existed. [ 1913 Webster ]

Some regarded him [ Klopstock ] as an ectype of the ancient prophets. Eng. Cyc. . [ 1913 Webster ]