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    What name is given to a relief carving on a gemstone or shell?

    Question #49712. Asked by peasypod. (Jul 25 04 6:51 AM)


    tjoebigham

    		A cameo.

    Jul 25 04, 8:33 AM
    Flynn_17

    		Or an intaglio. Depends on how it is carved.

    Jul 25 04, 4:29 PM

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