basse-taille

[ bahs-tah-yuh ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of basse-taille¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Basse-taille: Low cutting of metal beneath the line of the surface, used in enamelling.

From Project Gutenberg