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BASSE-TAILLE

A method of enamelling in which the surface of the metal is hollowed out to receive the enamel. Similar to 'CHAMPLEVÉ'. The design in the base metal was first made by chasing, carving, engraving, stamping or engine-turning, and then the surface was covered with transparent or translucent coloured enamel that is then fused by firing in a kiln.



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