Preferred label
metal embossing
drivning
Alternative label
repoussé
Note (en)
Note
In metalwork, a technique for decorating a surface by hammering the reverse of the object, sometimes into a mold of wood that has been carved in intaglio, to create designs in relief.
Note (nb)
Note
Dekorasjonsteknikk innen metallarbeid, der metallet formes ved hamring med punsel fra baksiden slik at mønsteret fremstår i relieff.
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The Arts and Architecture Thesaurus Online, The Getty Research Institute.
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