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The art of intaglio carving originated in ancient Greece and Rome, and was revived in the Renaissance, but reached new heights of popularity in the early 19 th century, with the Napoleonic occupation of Italy. A figure or design carved into or beneath the surface of hard metal or stone. Homestead Auctions January 22, 2022, 1:00 PM EST. Lot 55: Antique Northwood Intaglio Opalescent Vaseline Compote, 4 1/2' Dia 3'H, EC. Lot 55: Antique Northwood Intaglio Opalescent Vaseline Compote, 4 1/2' Dia 3'H, EC. intaglio synonyms, intaglio pronunciation, intaglio translation, English dictionary definition of intaglio. Antique Northwood Intaglio Opalescent Vaseline Compote, 4 1/2' Dia 3'H, EC. The reverse is inscribed ‘Agrippa’, identifying the subject as Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, (64/62-12 BC) a high ranking general, close confidant and eventual son in law of the Roman Emperor Augustus. Antique Northwood Intaglio Opalescent Vaseline Compote, 4 1/2' Dia 3'H, EC. This pale green chalcedony with a brownish tinge is intricately carved with a youth in profile, wearing a laurel wreath, symbolising victory. and two specimens of Pyrites 157 Six Rings set in Silver with Oriental characters 158 Six antique Intaglio's set in Silver for Rings 159 Four curious. Intaglios are carved stones, but unlike cameos, where the design protrudes in relief, the design of an intaglio is carved into the stone, in concave relief.