Hellenistic Engraved Gems |
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| Author:
| Plantzos, Dimitris |
| Series title: | Oxford Monographs on Classical Archaeology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-815037-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1999 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Clarendon Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $410.00 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.