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Plique-à-jour enamels

Scope note

A process of enameling similar to cloisonné, except that the narrow wires or strips of metal are soldered to each other instead of to a metal base. Usually applies to jewelry and metal objects but may also apply to porcelain decorated by this technique such as that produced at Limoges in the 19th century. ILDC74

This term has 3 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name
Material

Getty AAT term number

300053785

Broader Terms used

enamelling

Created

13yrs ago

Connected records

Choker plaque

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Hair ornament

Maker(s)

Maker: Wilson, Henry (Doubtfully attributed to)

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