Catalogue Of The Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan, And Roman, In The Departments Of Antiquities, British Museum (1907)

Marshall, Frederick Henry

ISBN 10: 1169778321 / ISBN 13: 9781169778320

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catalogue Of The Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan, And Roman, In The Departments Of Antiquities, British Museum (1907)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1169778321
• ISBN 13: 9781169778320
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Catalogue Of The Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan, And Roman, In The Departments Of Antiquities, British Museum (1907) is a comprehensive guide to the collection of ancient finger rings held at the British Museum. Written by Frederick Henry Marshall, the book provides detailed descriptions of each ring, including its material, shape, decoration, and historical context. The rings covered in the book date from the 5th century BC to the 4th century AD, and are divided into three categories: Greek, Etruscan, and Roman. The book includes over 800 illustrations, including photographs and drawings, to help readers visualize the rings and their intricate designs. The text also includes a brief history of finger rings in ancient times, as well as information on how they were worn and their cultural significance. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in ancient jewelry and the history of ancient civilizations.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.