The Lewis Collection Of Gems And Rings, In The Possession Of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1432548581 ISBN 13: 9781432548582

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings, in the Possession of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge is a book written by John Henry Middleton. The book provides a comprehensive description of the collection of gems and rings that were owned by the Lewis family and later donated to Corpus Christi College in Cambridge. The collection includes a wide range of gems and rings, from ancient Roman and Greek pieces to more modern pieces from the 19th century. The book provides detailed descriptions of each piece in the collection, including information on their history, provenance, and significance. The book also includes illustrations of many of the pieces, allowing readers to appreciate their beauty and craftsmanship. Overall, The Lewis Collection of Gems and Rings is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of jewelry and gemstones.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About this title

Book Description

Published in 1892, Middleton's catalogue describes the extensive collection of engraved gems and rings at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Middleton, who was a Professor of Fine Art, describes how these ancient gems were acquired, and outlines how they both exemplify important Greek sculpture and illustrate ancient myths and rituals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1432548581
• ISBN 13: 9781432548582
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 92