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Cloisonné

Scope note

A technique of enameling in which the design is laid down in thin metal strips on a metal or porcelain ground, forming chambers (cloisons) to receive the vitreous enamel pastes. PDAT

This term has 24 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material
Technique
Object name
Object category

Getty AAT term number

300053778

Broader Terms used

enamelling

Narrower Terms used

filigree enameling

Term used for

cloissoné enamel
shippo

Created

13yrs ago

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