lithophane
noun
lith·o·phane
ˈli-thə-ˌfān 
: porcelain impressed with figures that are made distinct by transmitted light
also
: an object of this material
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Bring that magic into their home with this set of three porcelain candleholders, known as lithophanes, created in collaboration with Maison Bernardaud, which has specialized in Limoges porcelain since 1863.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The backlit lithophane of a butterfly wing.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
All were asked to respond to specific technical questions related to each lithophane graphic to determine the accuracy of responses across all three groups.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The backlit lithophane of a butterfly wing.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
All were asked to respond to specific technical questions related to each lithophane graphic to determine the accuracy of responses across all three groups.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
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“Lithophane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithophane. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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