Representations of animals on Greek and Roman engraved gems: meanings and interpretations

A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions and the type of gemstone and its believed qualities. The study also compares the representation of animals on gems to larger media and analy...

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Main Author: Sagiv, Idit (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Summertown, Oxford Archaeopress Publishing Ltd 2018
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Online Access:UBW01
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Summary:A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions and the type of gemstone and its believed qualities. The study also compares the representation of animals on gems to larger media and analyses the differences
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2018. - Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (vi, 198 pages) Illustrationen (colour)
ISBN:9781784918705

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