cloisonné

Basse-Taille means “low cut” and refers to the enamel-filled, relief-work in the base metal, which is usually silver or gold as in this 18kt gold, Basse-Taille brooch.
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Pictured here in this historic photo is the Japanese cloisonné Triptych.
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Japanese cloisonne World's Fair vase rediscovered at fish market

Native American rug
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Fabulous Antique and Vintage Estate Silver, including Gorham-Whiting, Reed and Barton, Tiffany, and more, at . Lots close Thursday, April 1 @ 10AM EST.