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Medallion of the Death of the Virgin, with basse-taille enamel

Basse-taille (baiss-taille) is an enamelling technique in which the artist creates a low-relief pattern in metal, usually silver or gold, by engraving or chasing. The entire pattern is created in such a way that its highest point is lower than the surrounding metal. A translucent enamel is then applied to the metal, allowing light to reflect from the relief and creating an artistic effect.

[edit] See also

• Vitreous enamel

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