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Enamel is a vitrified (glasslike) coating
of various colours used for decorative
purposes on a metallic or porcelain surface.
In cloisonné the various sections of the
design are separated by thin metal wires or
strips. In champlevé the enamel is poured
into engraved cavities in the metal surface.
The ancient art of enamelling is believed to
be of Near Eastern origin. The Egyptians,
Greeks, and Romans enamelled their jewellery,
and Byzantium was famed for enamels from
about the 9th to 11th centuries.
Subject by: Robert Small