Repouss'e — Re*pous s[ e] (re p?? s? ), a. [F., p. p. of repousser to thrust back; pref re + pousser to push. See {Push}.] (a) Formed in relief, as a pattern on metal. (b) Ornamented with patterns in relief made by pressing or hammering on the reverse side;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Repoussage — Re*pous sage , n. [F. See {Repouss[ e]}.] (Art) Art or process of hammering out or pressing thin metal from the reverse side: (1) in producing repouss[ e] work; (2) in leveling up any part of an etched plate that has been worked so as to cause a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Door — For other uses, see Door (disambiguation). A door is a movable structure used to open and close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates inside of a space. When open, they admit ventilation… … Wikipedia
CEREMONIAL OBJECTS — Oil lamp, provenance unknown, 5th–6th century C.E. Bronze, 10.5 × 9.5 × 17.0 cm. 89.114/1. Schloessinger collection, Institute of Archaeology, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, exhibited at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Photo © The Israel Museum … Encyclopedia of Judaism
