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Pronunciation: [ɹɪpˈa͡ʊs] (IPA)

Repousse refers to the art of creating designs by hammering and shaping the surfaces of metal objects. Synonyms for repousse include embossing, applique, and relief work. Emphasizing the technique used in the ancient art of repousse where the metal surface is raised giving the object a three-dimensional look, the word repousse has embraced other similar techniques to create 3D appearances. Other synonyms for repousse are chasing, engraving, and damascening. These techniques involve a variety of tools and approaches, and can produce gorgeous artwork that adds an elegant touch to any metal object or jewelry. Artists have adopted these techniques to create unique and sophisticated objects and pieces of jewelry that are smooth and polished in their designs.
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The great urns are to be seen in every house, and in addition there are suits of inlaid armour, and swords with inlaid hilts, engraved blades, and Repousse scabbards, for which a collector would give almost anything.
"Unbeaten-Tracks-in-Japan"
Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)
The tower is supported upon a carved capital with six amethysts between Repousse oak-leaves, and is jointed to a circular boss surrounded with four vertical bands enriched with cairngorms, while between the bands are carbuncles set off by filigree work.
"Report Of Commemorative Services With The Sermons And Addresses At The Seabury Centenary, 1883-1885."
Diocese Of Connecticut
"At any rate," said Beatrice, laying what unction she could to her soul, "I am acquainted with a dignitary of the Church, who has lost a handsome silver snuffbox-beautiful Repousse work, with his arms engraved on the lid."
"The Cardinal's Snuff-Box"
Henry Harland

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