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pâte-sur-pâte

noun
\ ˌpätˌsərˈpät \

Definition of pâte-sur-pâte 

: a low relief produced in ceramics or sculpture by applying slip in successive layers usually with a brush

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History and Etymology for pâte-sur-pâte

French, literally, paste on paste

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