Publisher's Synopsis
""A Handbook of Engraved Gems"" by C. W. King is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of engraved gems. The book covers the different types of gems, their uses, and the techniques used to create them. The author also explores the symbolism and mythology associated with gems, as well as their use in ancient cultures. The book includes numerous illustrations of gems, as well as descriptions of their historical and cultural significance. This is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of art and jewelry, as well as those who collect or study engraved gems.1866. This subject embraces a wider range of antiquity than any other branch of archeology, and this, as in point of artistic value, possesses an immeasurable superiority over the science of numismatics. This textbook is composed for the general reader and treats the subject in a more compendious manner and principally exhibits bearings upon art and history for the lovers of antiquity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
