Engraved Gems
Engraved Gems

Author: Ben van den Bercken

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789088905063

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This book discuss different types of engraved gems in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden Leiden, their makers, users and re-users, combining archaeological, culture historical and geological perspectives.

Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus
Engraved Gems and Propaganda in the Roman Republic and under Augustus

Author: Paweł Gołyźniak

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-05-14

Total Pages: 618

ISBN-13: 1789695406

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This book studies small but highly captivating artworks from antiquity – engraved gemstones. These objects had multiple applications, and the images upon them captured snapshots of people's beliefs, ideologies, and everyday occupations. They provide a unique perspective on the propaganda of Roman political leaders, especially Octavian/Augustus.

Hellenistic Engraved Gems
Hellenistic Engraved Gems

Author: Dimitris Plantzos

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13:

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This lavishly illustrated volume traces the development of Greek gem engraving from Alexander to Augustus.

Representations of Animals on Greek and Roman Engraved Gems
Representations of Animals on Greek and Roman Engraved Gems

Author: Idit Sagiv

Publisher: Archaeopress Archaeology

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 9781784918699

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A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions and the type of gemstone and its believed qualities. The study also compares the representation of animals on gems to other, larger media, and analyses the differences.