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basse-taille enamelling [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
DEF

An enameling technique whereby transparent enamels are placed over chased or engraved designs in metal and fired.

OBS

The resulting variations in thickness of the enamel produce subtle gradations of colour and shadowing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
DEF

Technique d'émaillage qui consiste à tailler tout ou partie de plaques d'argent ou d'or pour ciseler en creux des compositions en un bas-relief subtil.

CONT

On parle d'émail translucide de basse taille lorsque le fond de la plaque est ciselé en un bas-relief que la transparence des émaux laisse percevoir.

Spanish

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