Lewis Collection of Gems Rings in Possession of Corpus Christi - With an Introductory Essay on Ancient Gems

Klappentext A catalogue of the extensive collection of engraved gems and rings at Corpus Christi College! Cambridge. Zusammenfassung Published in 1892! Middleton's catalogue describes the extensive collection of engraved gems and rings at Corpus Christi College! Cambridge. Middleton! who was a Professor of Fine Art! describes how these ancient gems were acquired! and outlines how they both exemplify important Greek sculpture and illustrate ancient myths and rituals. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations; Preface; Introductory essay; List of works on ancient gems; Abstract of the catalogue; Descriptive catalogue of the Lewis collection; Class A. Gems fixed for transmitted light; Class B. Gems of the Roman period; Class C. Gnostic gems and Grylli; Class D. Oriental gems; Class E. Christian gems; Class F. Paste gems; Class G. Cameos; Class H. Modern gems; Class J. Antique rings.

Product details

• Authors: J. Henry Middleton, J.Henry Middleton, Middleton J. Henry
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2010
• EAN: 9781108016100
• ISBN: 978-1-108-01610-0
• No. of pages: 98
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Cambridge
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Cambridgeshire, ART / European, ART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, DESIGN / Jewelry, Exhibition catalogues & specific collections, Exhibition catalogues and specific collections