basse-taille

adjective

(ˈ)bä-¦stī

: having a background carved in low relief

—used of an enameling technique in which translucent enamels are applied over such a background or of objects enameled by this method

a baisse-taille silver brooch

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, a low cutting, from basse (feminine of bas low) + taille act of cutting (tax)

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