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Water gilding

Scope note

Technique of adhering precious-metal leaf to a gesso or bole ground that is moistened with water before each leaf is laid. MAYER

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053795

Broader Terms used

gilding

Equivalent Terms used

water gilded
water gilt

Created

13yrs ago

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