The Engraved Gems of Classical Times: With a Catalogue of the Gems in the Fitzwilliam Museum

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J. Henry Middleton

The Engraved Gems of Classical Times

With a Catalogue of the Gems in the Fitzwilliam Museum

J. Henry Middleton

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Cambridge University Press
18 November 2010

History of art: ancient & classical art; Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Classics

This monograph on classical engraved gems, which also contains a catalogue of the collection then held by the Fitzwilliam Museum, was published in 1891. J. Henry Middleton (1846–1896) was at the time the Director of the Museum and Slade Professor of Fine Art in Cambridge. His intention was to provide an introductory volume for students of archaeology which both traced the history of the use of engraved gemstones as seals and signets from Babylonian to classical times, described the techniques used to create these miniature works of art, and gave catalogue definitions, enhanced by photographic plates, of the Fitzwilliam collection, which had for the most part been donated by Colonel W. M. Leake (1777–1860), whose antiquarian interests had been aroused when he was sent to the eastern Mediterranean to assist the Turkish army against the French in the early nineteenth century.

By: J. Henry Middleton
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 330g
ISBN: 9781108010047
ISBN 10: 1108010040
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Classics
Pages: 220
Publication Date: 18 November 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; List of authorities; 1. Scarabs, cylinders and other early signets; 2. Greek gems; 3. Greek gems (continued) and Etruscan scarabs; 4. Roman gems; 5. Cameo gems; 6. Inscriptions on gems; 7. Inscriptions on gems (continued); 8. The characteristics of ancient gems; 9. The technique of gem-engraving; 10. Gems in mediaeval times; 11. The materials used for engraved gems; 12. The materials used for engraved gems (continued); Catalogue of the gems in the Fitzwilliam Museum; Index.