Note: The term is often used interchangeably to describe inlays and/or overlays, especially in iron or steel arms and armor and decorative metalwork. As the term is imprecise and more applicable to those types of material, we recommend it not be used in the context of bronze casting. The term “false damascening” is somewhat of a misnomer as it is a different technique that renders a similar visual result. Instead of cutting recesses however, the metal is superficially scored and thin metal foil or wire is hammered onto the surface. Since this join may be weak, the surface is heated to further fuse the two metals together. Visually the two techniques appear similar. See also: Philadelphia Museum of Art 2018 website : http://www.philamuseum.org/booklets/7_43_81_1.html
Note: Type of steel worked on a particular manner resulting in specific welding patterns.