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A metal leaf, also called composition leaf or schlagmetal, is a thin foil used for gilding and other forms of decoration.[1] Metal leaves can come in many different shades, due to the composition of the metal within the metal leaf. Examples of this variation of shades in metal leaves can be found in Ancient Egyptian gold leaves, as the silver content within the gold leaves could make them appear bright yellow or paler shades of yellow.[2] Some metal leaves may look like gold leaf but do not contain any real gold. This type of metal leaf is often referred to as imitation leaf.[3]
Metal leaves are usually made of gold (including many alloys), silver, copper, aluminium, brass (sometimes called "Dutch metal" typically 85% Copper and 15% zinc) or palladium, as well as platinum.
- ^ Leonida, Mihaela D. (2014). The Materials and Craft of Early Iconographers. Springer Science & Business Media. ISBN 978-3-319-04828-4.
- ^ Schorsch, Deborah (January 2017). "Gold in Ancient Egypt". The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "SeppLeaf Products, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Gilding Supplies, Liberon, Mixol, Kolcaustico". seppleaf.com. Retrieved 2024-11-23.