Which is the best definition of sunken relief?

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a carving in which the background is lower than the main figures

a carving in which the background is lower than the main figures

an in-the-round carving of a figure against a sunken background

an in-the-round carving of a figure against a sunken background

a carving in which main figures are lower than the background

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The best definition of sunken relief is:

a carving in which main figures are lower than the background.