niello
/niˈɛləʊ//niˈɛloʊ/
noun
- 1
Any of various black metal alloys, made of sulphur with copper, silver or lead, used to create decorative designs on other metals.
- 2
An impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before the niello alloy has been inlaid.
verb
- 1
To decorate (a surface) using this technique.
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