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Chasing

Scope note

The process of adding detail or ornament on metal by indenting with a hammer and tools without a cutting edge. W

This term has 286 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Activity
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300054016

Broader Terms used

<metal decorating techniques>

Narrower Terms used

ciselure
flat chasing
matted

Equivalent Terms used

chased

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Green & Ward
Case maker: Unknown

Tsuba

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Probably)

Fuchi-Kashira

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Fuchi

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

Bowl

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

Dagger

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Spoon

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown
Carver: Unknown

Tea caddy

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Videau, Aymé

Nautilus Shell Cup

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unidentified

Cup and cover

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Harris, John, VI

Mug

Maker(s)

Assayed: Unknown

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Cabrier, Charles

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Du Tertre

Watch

Maker(s)

Maker: Maystre, Jean Jacques (Probably)

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