Niello
Word | NIELLO |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | ni el lo |
Pronunciations | /niˈɛləʊ/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Niello"
What do we mean by niello?
Any of several black metallic alloys of sulfur with copper, silver, or lead, used to fill an incised design on the surface of another metal. noun
A surface or object decorated with one of these alloys. noun
The art or process of ornamenting metal surfaces with one of these alloys. noun
To decorate or inlay with niello. transitive verb
To decorate by means of niello-work; treat with niello or by the niello process.
A design in black on a surface of silver, as that of a plaque, chalice, or any ornamental or useful object, formed by engraving the design and then filling up the incised furrows with an alloy composed of silver, copper, lead, crude sulphur, and borax, thus producing the effect of a black drawing on the bright surface. The process is of Italian origin, and is still extensively practised in Russia, where the finest niello is now produced. In many examples, conversely, the ground is cut out and inlaid with the black alloy, on which the design appears white or bright, as in the cut. noun
An impression taken from the engraved surface before the incised lines have been filled up. noun
The dark compound used for such inlays in silver, made up of different alloys of sulphur, silver, copper, etc. noun
Inlaid work of the kind defined above. noun
A metallic alloy of a deep black color. noun
The art, process, or method of decorating metal with incised designs filled with the black alloy. noun
A piece of metal, or any other object, so decorated. noun
An impression on paper taken from an ancient incised decoration or metal plate. noun
An impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before the niello alloy has been inlaid. noun
Any of various black metal alloys, made of sulphur with copper, silver or lead, used to create decorative designs on other metals. noun
Any of various black metal alloys, made of sulphur with copper, silver or lead, used to create decorative designs on other metals.
An impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before the niello alloy has been inlaid.
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