damascene
verb
damascened; damascening
: to ornament (something, such as iron or steel) with wavy patterns like those of watered silk or with inlaid work of precious metals
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Dragon’s Cloud The dragon in this energetic narrative is carved out of gold over a background made using a rare technique called damascening, a form of decorative inlay using metals of contrasting colors, resulting in a layered appearance meant to resemble the organic textures found in nature.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Damascene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damascene. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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