A Handbook of Engraved Gems - C W King - Bog

A Handbook of Engraved Gems by C. W. King is a comprehensive guide to the study of engraved gemstones. The book covers a wide range of topics related to gemstones, including their history, symbolism, and classification. It also provides detailed information on the techniques used to create engraved gems and the materials used in their production. The book includes numerous illustrations of engraved gems from various periods and regions, as well as detailed descriptions of their characteristics and significance. A Handbook of Engraved Gems is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and art of gemstones.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.