Engraved Gems (Classic Reprint): Signets, Talismans and Ornamental Intaglios, Ancient and Modern: Signets, Talismans and Ornamental Intaglios, Ancient and Modern (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Engraved Gems: Signets, Talismans and Ornamental Intaglios, Ancient and Modern is a detailed survey of ancient and modern gem engraving, focusing on how signets, talismans, and ornamental intaglios were imagined and used across cultures. It illuminates the subjects and symbols that appear on Graeco-Roman gems and the ways artists translated myths, gods, and daily life into small, lasting works of art.

This edition guides readers through key subjects, from the major gods and their roles to the craft of gem engraving, with plates and notes that connect image to meaning. It emphasizes how gems served as personal seals, ritual objects, and tokens of status throughout antiquity and into later periods.

• Clear explanations of common figures and symbols found on Graeco-Roman gems


• Close looks at how signets and talismans were used in daily life and ritual


• Notes on period styles, engraving techniques, and the artistic context

Ideal for readers of art history, archaeology, and ancient jewelry who want a grounded, illustrated guide to these tiny but telling objects.

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