<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">commesso</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>commessi</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>pietra dura</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>opus sectile</topic></related> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ 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)."  ]]></note></mads>