Lithophane
Thin porcelain plaques molded in varying thickness, developed in Europe in the 1820s. Held to the light, they reveal a detailed monochrome picture; they were used in lamp shades, windows and night lights.
Spot it
- 01Glowing white porcelain
- 02Soft grayscale relief
- 03Visible thickness-based shading
Why it happens
Thicker areas of translucent porcelain block more light and look darker, while thinner areas transmit more light, so the relief of the plaque forms a backlit tonal picture.
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