Hellenistic engraved gems
Auteur :
Plantzos, Dimitris
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198150374
Date de publication :
8 juil. 1999
Dimensions :
28,5 x 22,6 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
875 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This volume follows the development of Greek gem engraving from Alexander to Augustus. Hellenistic gems are studied in their archaeological context with an assessment of the evidence of their use, significance, and value. The book focuses on subject-matter, technique, and style, as well as problems of chronology and distribution.