The The Lewes House Collection of Ancient Gems [now at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston] by J.D. Beazley Student of Christ Church 1920 by John Boardman

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The The Lewes House Collection of Ancient Gems [now at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston] by J.D. Beazley Student of Christ Church 1920 by John Boardman

J.D. Beazley's The Lewes House Collection of Ancient Gems (1920) was the first publication of engraved gems in what might be called the modern manner; indeed in many respects it remains a model few have even approached since and it is of an academicquality which is hard to match today. It is re-published here, with Beazley's descriptions and commentary, with updated references, and with enlarged photographs of impressions to demonstrate their quality. The two main categories of gems are (very broadly) cameos and intaglios of Greek, Cretan, Phoenician, Roman and Etruscan provenance. The additional material includes Mary B. Comstock's compilation of lists of additional references, and Cornelius C. Vermeule has added an appreciation of the collector.
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ISBN 13 9781841714530
ISBN 10 1841714534
Title The The Lewes House Collection of Ancient Gems [now at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston] by J.D. Beazley Student of Christ Church 1920
Author John Boardman
Series British Archaeological Reports International Ser
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher BAR Publishing
Year published 2002-11-15
Number of pages 126
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.