Originally published in 1885, this work covers details of classical
ornamentation of precious and not so precious stones, including
rings, signets, cylinder seals, brooches, and other objects in
everyday, business and ceremonial use. The author is particularly
concerned with the language and symbolism of the decoration.This
erudite text covers the history of Western intaglio gems from
antiquity to the Renaissance with emphasis on ancient Greek and
Roman gems. The second half of the work includes an analysis of
copper plate and woodcut engravings concerning ancient artists.
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