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?The Punishment of Tityos?, rock crystal intaglio by Giovanni Bernardi, the British Museum
?The Punishment of Tityos?, rock crystal intaglio by Giovanni Bernardi, the British Museum

Intaglio, when used in the context of jewellery, refers to incised (negative) image-making, and is the opposite of cameo. It is used in making engraved seals, where it leaves a raised design on the material being stamped, especially wax. It is also used in some pendants.

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