Jane Short MA RCA, Enameller
Basse-taille

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Basse-Taille

Developed in Italy in the eleventh century, basse-taille uses transparent enamels, allowing the metal base to be seen through the enamel. This base has been carved, chased, or engraved with a pattern to give variations in depth of colour in the enamel, and also reflects light back to give a rich and lively effect.