basse-taille

American  

[bahs-tah-y^uh] / bɑsˈtɑ jə /

adjective

1. of or relating to an enameling technique in which transparent enamels are fused over a background carved in low relief, or to a piece, as of jewelry, so enameled.

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Etymology

Origin of basse-taille

1895–1900; < French, equivalent to basse low ( see base ²) + taille cutting ( see tail ²)

Example Sentences

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basse-taille

Upon the foot are six roundels, with Christ and saints in low relief, as if for basse-taille enamel.

From The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia by F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton) Jackson

M. Falize initiated the production of a gold cup which was enamelled in the basse-taille manner.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

For if enamels do not run together whilst in a melted state, as is seen in the case of painted and basse-taille enamels, there should be no necessity for it in this process.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

The arches of the canopied arcade are filled with figures in relief in couples and enamels in basse-taille, red and blue alternately.

From The Shores of the Adriatic The Austrian Side, The Küstenlande, Istria, and Dalmatia by F. Hamilton (Frederick Hamilton) Jackson

The basse-taille process is also a combination of metal work in the form of engraving, carving and enamelling.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various