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A Complete Guide to the Small Bronzes and Gems in the Naples Museum, According to the New Arrangement: Reprinted From the Complete Handbook (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Rare Bronze Treasures and Gem Impressions from an Ancient World
This authoritative catalog presents the Naples Museum’s extensive display of small bronzes, intaglios, and cameos. It covers metalwork, objects for daily life, and pieces from Pompeii, Herculaneum, and related sites, with notes on where each item was found and how it was used. The collection also includes silver vessels, ivory articles, and a wide range of personal adornments, lamps, and tools from ancient workshops.
Readers gain a clear view of how these artifacts fit into ancient households, baths, religious rites, and daily routines. The book emphasizes the workmanship, decoration, and practical form of bronze and related materials, offering a concrete look at the everyday beauty of the ancient world.
- Extensive range of small bronzes, including braziers, stoves, tables, and lamp-stands.
- Illuminating intaglios and cameos, with notable portraits, mythological scenes, and symbolic motifs.
- Jewelry and personal items such as fibulae, rings, bracelets, and necklaces in gold, gold‑and‑silver, and carved ivory.
- Additional items like surgical instruments, writing materials, and ivory fragments that reveal daily life and medical practices.
Ideal for lovers of ancient craftsmanship and collectors seeking a tangible sense of Pompeian and related artifacts.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed guide to the lauded collection of small bronze artifacts housed within the Naples National Museum, Italy. The author presents these remarkable pieces, numbering around thirteen thousand, as relics of quotidian life in the Roman era. These objects, hailing primarily from the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, are a testament to the artistic excellence and technical prowess of the ancient world. From the grandiose Curule chair to the most humble kitchen utensil, each item showcases an unmatched level of craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility. The sheer number of artifacts alone could furnish multiple museums and speaks to the opulence and sophistication of Roman society. The author's insights reveal how these everyday objects illuminate the art, culture, and domestic life of the Roman people in ways that continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. 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 # 9781332115228_0
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