plique-à-jour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel.

Word forms

plique-à-jour

Etymology

From French plique-à-jour, literally "letting in daylight".

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