Basse-taille
of or relating to an enameling technique in which transparent enamels are fused over a background carved in low relief, or to a piece, as of jewelry, so enameled.
historical examples
b-sse-taille: low cutting of metal beneath the line of the surface, used in enamelling.
the library of work and play: working in metals charles conrad sleffel
the b-sse-taille process is also a combination of metal work in the form of engraving, carving and enamelling.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 9, slice 3 various
m. falize initiated the production of a gold cup which was enamelled in the b-sse-taille manner.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 9, slice 3 various
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