The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: With an Introductory Essay on Ancient Gems (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore a storied collection of engraved gems and antique rings from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
This authoritative volume pairs an introductory essay on ancient gems with a detailed catalogue of the Lewis collection. Organized into classes that range from early deities to modern pieces, it reveals how signets and carved stones served as expressions of power, faith, and artistry across civilizations.
Across nearly 400 pages, you’ll encounter gems fixed for light transmission, Roman portraits, Gnostic amulets, Oriental stones, early Christian subjects, paste gems, cameos, and Renaissance works. The catalogue also documents antique rings and the broader context of glyptic art, highlighting how these pieces illuminate classical myth, early Christian symbolism, and the revival of classical forms in later periods.What you’ll experience:
- A clear map of the collection’s structure, with classes A through J and a focus on key examples.
- Insight into the importance of signets in ancient times and the variety of materials and styles used.
- Context on how gems illustrate myth, religion, and cultural exchange from Greco‑Roman to Renaissance pieces.
Ideal for scholars, students, and collectors seeking a well-documented reference that situates individual pieces within broader artistic and historical trends.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a catalog description of a private collection of engraved gems and rings. Including an introductory essay that analyzes the cultural and historical significance of this art form. The book delves into the usage of signets and their significance in ancient times as well as symbolic meanings of subjects common to the works in the collection, such as depictions of deities, mythological scenes and portraiture. The author explores the importance of the work as historical markers of class, wealth and personal style. The book also provides descriptions, historical context, and interpretations of the 181 gemstones in the collection and the 31 rings in which they are set. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330829110_0
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