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• plique-a-jour — |plē(ˌ)kä|zhu̇(ə)r noun ( s) Etymology: French : a style of enameling in which more or less transparent enamels are fused into a pierced framework so that the light passes through the enamels and enhances their color producing an effect similar… …   Useful english dictionary

• plique-à-jour — /pleek ah zhoor /; Fr. /plee kann zhoohrdd /, Fine Arts. an enameling technique in which unbacked wirework is filled with transparent enamel, resulting in a stained glass effect. [1875 80; < F: lit., braid that lets in the daylight] * * * ▪… …   Universalium

• enamel — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. lacquer, coating, finish, polish, gloss, glossy surface, top coat, japan, varnish, shellac, paint, glaze, veneer, lead glaze, cloisonn?, plique ? jour, champlev?. v. Syn. lacquer, glaze, gloss, japan, paint, veneer, coat,… …   English dictionary for students

• Vitreous enamel — In a discussion of material science, enamel (or vitreous enamel or porcelain enamel in U.S. English) is the colorful result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows …   Wikipedia

• Royal Gold Cup — The Royal Gold Cup, 23.6 cm high, 17.8 cm across at its widest point; weight 1.935 kg, British Museum. Saint Agnes appears to her friends in a vision. The Royal Gold Cup or Saint Agnes Cup is a solid gold covered cup lavishly decorated with… …   Wikipedia

• enamelwork — e·nam·el·work (ĭ nămʹəl wûrk ) n. 1. Decorative work done in enamel. 2. Enamelware. * * * Metal objects decorated with an opaque glaze fused to the surface by intense heat. The resulting surface is hard and durable and can be brilliantly… …   Universalium

• Cloisonné — Ming Dynasty cloisonné enamel bowl, using nine colors of enamel …   Wikipedia

• jewelry — /jooh euhl ree/, n. 1. articles of gold, silver, precious stones, etc., for personal adornment. 2. any ornaments for personal adornment, as necklaces or cuff links, including those of base metals, glass, plastic, or the like. Also, esp. Brit.,… …   Universalium

• Mérode Cup — The Mérode Cup, about 1400 (V A Museum no. 403 1872) The Mérode Cup is a medieval silver gilt cup decorated with finely engraved birds, fruit and vine leaves made in France in Burgundy in about 1400 and named for the ancient Belgian family of… …   Wikipedia

• Jewellery — (also spelled jewelry, see spelling differences) is a personal ornament, such as a necklace, ring or bracelet, made from gemstones, precious metals or other materials.The word jewellery is derived from the word jewel , which was anglicised from… …   Wikipedia