-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.^{[citation needed]} It is used in making engraved seals, where it leaves a raised design on the material being stamped, especially wax.^{[citation needed]} It is also used in some pendants.^{[citation needed]}

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