Associations to the word «Cloisonne»

Wiktionary

CLOISONNE, noun. (metalwork) (uncountable) A decorative technique for metalwork, especially brass, whereby colored enamel is baked between raised ridges of the metal.
CLOISONNE, noun. (metalwork) Objects decorated by this technique collectively.
CLOISONNÉ, noun. Alternative spelling of cloisonne

Dictionary definition

CLOISONNE, noun. Enamelware in which colored areas are separated by thin metal strips.
CLOISONNE, adjective. (for metals) having areas separated by metal and filled with colored enamel and fired.

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