Antique Silver (Niello)

Savat, sulfur, silver, copper or lead in certain proportions is the name of the substance formed as a result of mixing and melting in fire. Niello technique is obtained by filling the prepared savat material in the slots opened on the metal works. It is a technique of making black color and patterns on the surface of the work. When the Turkish – Islamic art is examined, it is easily seen that the metal works, especially the silver works’ patterns and writings, are generally used by Niello technique.