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ぞうがん 象嵌
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Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb
1. inlay; inlaying; damascening​
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2. Damascening​Damascening is the art of inlaying different metals into one another—typically, gold or silver into a darkly oxidized steel background—to produce intricate patterns similar to niello. The English term comes from a perceived resemblance to the rich tapestry patterns of damask silk. The technique has a long history in Japan, where it was used to decorate katana fittings, particularly tsuba.
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象眼 【ぞうがん】

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