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Old 27th June 2021, 10:58 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Battara View Post
Actually repousse is from the back then front.

But with the close ups I do agree David that this baka-baka is acid etched. As Chopstick_minh said the designs are not deep enough.

On the blade itself, the work is most likely chased with tempered steel tools (though sometimes engraving is done....)
Ah yes, you are correct. I confused myself because repossesse and chasing are often used in conjunction with each other. My bad.
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