In the 18th century this artistic technique was known as Japanning from its presumed origins
Known as Florentine style crafts, these items are now highly collectible
... [DOC] [TLE] Rare Antiques - Arthur Swallow Fairs [PAR] In 18th Century England, this technique was called 'the art of Japanning' after its 
presumed origins, but is now known as decoupage.