Engraved Gems : From antiquity to the present.
Many are no larger than a fingertip. They are engraved with symbols, magic spells and images of gods, animals and emperors. These stones were used for various purposes. The earliest ones served as seals for making impressions in soft materials. Later engraved gems were worn or carried as personal or...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Autor principal: | Van den Bercken, Ben |
Otros Autores: | Baan, Vivian |
Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Leiden :
SIdestone Press,
2017.
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Colección: | PALMA.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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