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Representations of Animals on Greek and Roman Engraved Gems - Meanings and interpretations (Paperback)
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Representations of Animals on Greek and Roman Engraved Gems - Meanings and interpretations (Paperback)
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Whereas animals are a frequent depiction on gemstones within the
Greek and Roman periods, and play a key role in symbolic
representations on these engraved gems, they have generally been
overlooked with little in the way of focussed academic study. In
the present research, a large group of Greek and Roman gems
(intaglios) bearing depictions of animals was selected. The gems
are presented through a detailed study of the themes described in
an attempt to form a comprehensive approach to 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 discusses the
changes in representation of animals on gems compared to other,
larger media, and questions the significance of these changes. It
is concluded here that as far as animal motifs are concerned, the
gems could be accorded with a deeper symbolism, such as good luck,
abundance and fertility, health, success, and victory. All these
motifs are perceived as capable of weakening hostile forces. The
animals engraved can also symbolise nature's abundance and
fertility, especially when represented along with their offspring,
pasturing and grazing, or accompanied by such fertility symbols as
cornucopia, ears of corn, and wine goblets. Other animals are
related to certain gods, and even comprise their attributes, and
thus it was believed that the owner of an engraved gem was accorded
divine protection.
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