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What Latin verb does the term, Intaglio, come from? What does the verb mean in Latin? What date and society can Intaglio be dated back to?

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Intaglio come for the Latin verb, itagliare. In Latin, intagliare means “to cut”. Intaglio can be dated back to the Sumerian society, around the year 3000 BCE.

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The Latin verb that the term Intaglio come from is intaliare and this verb means to cut in Latin. Intaglio can be dated back to c. 4000 BCE. This is the most ancient form of gem engraving and was common to the Babylonian times. Hope this is the answer that you are looking for.
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