This book discuss different types of engraved gems in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden Leiden, their makers, users and re-users, combining archaeo

This book studies small but highly captivating artworks from antiquity – engraved gemstones. These objects had multiple applications, and the images upon them

Medieval Europe offers a pageant of almost incredible richness: King Arthur and his round table, demons and cathedrals, Charlemagne and his paladins. The Caroli

A comprehensive study of the depictions of animals and their significance on Greek and Roman gems. The work examines the associations between animal depictions

This lavishly illustrated volume traces the development of Greek gem engraving from Alexander to Augustus.