Niello

[ni'elәu]

解釋/意思:

(n.) A metallic alloy of a deep black color.

(n.) The art, process, or method of decorating metal with incised designs filled with the black alloy.

(n.) A piece of metal, or any other object, so decorated.

(n.) An impression on paper taken from an ancient incised decoration or metal plate.

手打:温迪

解釋/意思:

n. a method of ornamenting silver or gold plates by engraving the surface and filling up the lines with a black composition to give clearness and effect to the incised design: a work produced by this method: an impression taken from the engraved surface before the incised lines have been filled up: the compound used in niello-work.—v.t. to decorate with niello.—n. Niell′ure the process also the work done.

校對:谢尔比