tarsia

/ˈtɑrsiə/
noun
  1. A decorative technique in which pieces of wood, stone, or other materials are inlaid into a surface to form a pattern or picture; also the work produced by this technique.
    • The tabletop featured an intricate tarsia design of flowers and birds.
    • He learned the art of tarsia from a master craftsman in Florence.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful Renaissance tarsia panel made of walnut and ivory.
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