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. [additive and joining processes and techniques]
6. [surface covering processes and techniques]
7. inlay (process)
8. opus sectile (technique)

Anotations

Scope note:

Process or technique of using individually shaped stones of varying colors used to make a composition, often but not always low-relief rather than flat. Often used for small objects, such as focal pieces in a piece of jewelry. Although usage may overlap, for the process used to make larger works, such as table tops, from shaped stones, prefer "pietra dura (process)."