J. Henry Middleton

The Engraved Gems of Classical Times

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

An introductory volume for students of archaeology from 1891, tracing the history of engraved gemstones used as seals and signets.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Oktober 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 365g
• ISBN-13: 9781108010047
• ISBN-10: 1108010040
• Artikelnr.: 31088037

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
List of authorities
1. Scarabs, cylinders and other early signets
2. Greek gems
3. Greek gems (continued) and Etruscan scarabs
4. Roman gems
5. Cameo gems
6. Inscriptions on gems
7. Inscriptions on gems (continued)
8. The characteristics of ancient gems
9. The technique of gem-engraving
10. Gems in mediaeval times
11. The materials used for engraved gems
12. The materials used for engraved gems (continued)
Catalogue of the gems in the Fitzwilliam Museum
Index.