commessi (visual works)

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Scope note
Distinctive visual works composed of individually shaped stones of varying colors used to make a composition. The works may be low-relief or flat. An example is as used for a pendant or gem, where the commesso work is often coupled with enamel, gold, and gems. Although usage may overlap, for larger works, such as table tops, using a similar technique, use "pietra dura (visual works)." For works utilizing differently colored layers of a single material to create the design, use "cameos."
commessi
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024