About The Word Niello
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Niello
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What's The Definition Of Niello?Synonyms | Synonyms for Niello: Related Terms | Find terms related to Niello: See Also | Niello In Webster's Dictionary \Ni*el"lo\, n. [It. niello, LL. nigellum a black of
blackish enamel, fr. L. nigellus, dim. of niger black. See
{Negro}, and cf. {Anneal}.]
1. A metallic alloy of a deep black color.
2. The art, process, or method of decorating metal with
incised designs filled with the black alloy.
3. A piece of metal, or any other object, so decorated.
4. An impression on paper taken from an ancient incised
decoration or metal plate.
\Ni*el"lo\, n. An impression on paper taken from the engraved or incised surface before the niello alloy has been inlaid. |
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