Category:Niello

Ni*el"lo, n. Etym: [it. niello, ll. nigellum a black of blackish Enamel, fr. L. nigellus, dim. of niger black. See negro, and cf. Anneal.]

1. A metallic alloy of a deep black color.

2. The art, process, or method of decorating metal with incised Designs filled with the black alloy.

3. A piece of metal, or any other object, so decorated.

4. An impression on paper taken from an ancient incised decoration or Metal plate.