Hellenistic Engraved Gems

Dimitris (Postdoctoral Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow, The British Academy) Plantzos

Oxford University Press, 1999

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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.

ISBN-13
9780198150374
ISBN-10
0198150377
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
1999
Publication date
1999-07-08
Pages
260
Dimensions
281x213x21
Weight
864