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Bright cutting

Scope note

Engraving produced by short repetitive strokes of a cutting tool, especially on metal.

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

3000233393

Broader Terms used

engraving (incising)

Equivalent Terms used

bright-cut

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Cream jug

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Bateman, Peter
Silversmith: Bateman, Ann

Tea urn

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

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