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repoussé

Relief decoration on metal, especially silver, brass, and copper, produced by hammering from the underside so that the decoration projects. It is the opposite of chasing.

The technique was among the first to be developed by ancient metalworkers. Exceptionally fine examples are the Vapheio Cup made in Crete around 1500 BC (National Museum, Athens) and the Scythian animal reliefs of around 600–500 BC (Hermitage, St Petersburg).
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Ultimately, the Victorian jewelry that became notable evolved as heavier and with more conservative designs, especially the two popular designs originated during the Victorian period, were known as Repousse and Cannatille.
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The collection also utilizes repousse, a traditional hand-hammered metalwork technique.
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Many of his pieces show the repousse style: Albaka hammers a shape on the reverse side which creates a raised design on the front.
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