Enamel

Scope note

A usually opaque, vitreous coating, composed chiefly of quartz, feldspar, clay, soda, and borax, applied by fusion to surfaces especially of metal, ceramic, or glass; has a glossy appearance upon hardening.

This term has 1,598 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material
Technique
Object category
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300014910

Broader Terms used

<coating by composition or origin>

Narrower Terms used

baked enamel
japan (enamel)
porcelain enamel

Equivalent Terms used

enamels
enamels (coatings)

Created

14yrs ago

Connected records

Cupid seated with a Dog

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
William Duesbury & Co.

An image of Pot-pourri vase

Pot-pourri Pompadour

Maker(s)

Factory: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
Designer: Duplessis, Jean-Claude Chambellan, père

An image of Figure group

The Annunciation

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

An image of Brooch

Caduceus Brooch

Maker(s)

Maker: Giuliano, Ferdinand
Retailer: Cameron, Beatrice

An image of Pendant

Pendant

Maker(s)

Jeweller: Unknown

An image of Stick pin

Stick pin

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

An image of Ciborium

Ciborium

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Possibly)

Vase

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Triptych

The Lamentation with the Prophet Daniel and St Peter

Maker(s)

Maker: Reymond, Pierre
Printmaker: Raimondi, Marcantonio (After)

Cupid with a Magic Lantern from a series of 'Cupid in Disguise'

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory
Proprietor: William Duesbury & Co.

Young man holding a shell dish

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Factory

Coffee cup

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Manufactory

Coffee cup

Maker(s)

Factory: Derby Porcelain Manufactory

An image of Ciborium

Ciborium

Maker(s)

Silversmith: Unknown

An image of Casket

Casket

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

An image of Pyx

Pyx

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

Putto as Venus with a Dove

Maker(s)

Factory: Höchst Porcelain Manufactory
Modeller: Melchior, Johann Peter

Ariadne and a Panther

Maker(s)

Factory: Ludwigsburg Porcelain Factory
Modeller: Beyer, Johann Christian Wilhelm

An image of Sugar basin and cover

Sugar basin and cover

Maker(s)

Factory: New Hall Porcelain Factory

Reliquary

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown (Possibly)

An image of Two-handled bowl

Two-handled bowl

Maker(s)

Maker: Laudin, Jacques I

An image of Coffee cup

Coffee cup

Maker(s)

Factory: New Hall Porcelain Factory

Apple Wife

Maker(s)

Factory: Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory
Modeller: Bustelli, Franz Anton

An image of Vase

Vase

Maker(s)

Production: Meissen Porcelain Factory
Artist: Höroldt, Johann Gregor (In the style of)

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