The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: With an Introductory Essay on Ancient Gems - Brossura

Middleton, J. Henry

 
9781108016100: The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: With an Introductory Essay on Ancient Gems

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A catalogue of the extensive collection of engraved gems and rings at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.

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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.

Contenuti

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.

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