Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [surface marking processes and techniques]
6. stamping (marking)

Anotations

Scope note:

Impressing an image into a surface using a tool that is cut intaglio with a complete design, resulting in a relief image. In bookbinding, distinguished from "blind blocking" in which a machine is used instead of a hand tool.