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Mosaic

Scope note

A method of decorating surfaces with patterns or pictures often composed of small pieces of colored stone or glass. A-Z

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique
Material

Getty AAT term number

3000138684

Broader Terms used

inlay (process)

Narrower Terms used

pietre dure

Equivalent Terms used

mosaics

Created

13yrs ago

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