encrusted enamelling
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Encrusted enamelling, also known as émail en ronde bosse, is an art technique that involves applying opaque and translucent enamels to the irregular surfaces of objects or figures in high relief or in the round. These small-scale sculptural pieces are typically crafted from gold. A significant technical challenge in this method is supporting and protecting the objects during the firing process. Often, plaster of Paris is used to cover parts of the object, exposing only the areas intended for enamelling and fusion. This technique was notably employed in the 15th century for creating intricate works like the Reliquary of the Holy Thorn.12
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