__________ is the inlay work of coloured precious and semiprecious stones.

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Pietra dura is the inlay work of coloured precious and semi-precious stones.

Explanation: In this method, semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, onyx, jasper and topaz were embedded in marble. Jahangir's reign is known for the adoption of the pietra dura work.

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__________ is the inlay work of coloured precious and semiprecious stones.

Pietra dura is the inlay work of coloured precious and semi-precious stones. Explanation: In this method, semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, onyx, jasper and topaz were embedded in marble. Jahangir's reign is known for the adoption of the pietra dura work.

Pietra dura is the inlay work of coloured precious and semi-precious stones.

Explanation: In this method, semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, onyx, jasper and topaz were embedded in marble. Jahangir's reign is known for the adoption of the pietra dura work.