Boullework

/ˈbuːlwɜːrk/ noun

Decorative cabinetry and furniture featuring the boulle inlay technique with tortoiseshell and metal.

Compound of boulle and work, combining the craftsman's name with the product of his labor, creating a descriptive term for the entire decorative tradition.

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