repoussé
/rəˈpuːseɪ
/adjective
(Of metalwork) hammered into relief from the reverse side: a charming sterling silver bowl with repoussé motifs...
- The techniques involved, including repoussé relief, inlays, enamelling, filigree, engraving, and hatching, are those of exceptionally skilled designer-craftsmen, who held a deservedly important position in society.
noun [mass noun]
Repoussé metalwork.
Origin
Mid 19th century: French, literally 'pushed back', past participle of repousser, from re- (expressing intensive force) + pousser 'to push'.