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Ancient Gems - From the Evans and Beatty Collections - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ancient Gems - From the Evans and Beatty Collections - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bartlet Press
Año de edición:
2011
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781447415534
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This rare antiquarian book contains a detailed catalogue of ancient gems from the Evans and Beatty collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is mostly comprised of Roman and Greek pieces. Complete with detailed information and a plethora of wonderful photographs, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the collections and for those interested in ancient gemmology in general. This text has been elected for modern republication due to its immense educational and historical value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction to the topic.

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