An intaglio brooch, depicting Heracles capturing the Cretan…
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An intaglio brooch, depicting Heracles capturing the Cretan Bull, width 3.1 cm, length 2.3 cm.

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  • Intaglio - A term used to define a method of decoration most common in glassmaking and jewellery which involves engraving, carving or moulding an image into the background, leaving an impression, and leaving the top surface of the item flat, the opposite to relief carving, and also know as counter-relief.

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