Ancient Gems and Finger Rings Catalogue of the Collections

This volume catalogues the J. Paul Getty Museum's comprehensive and important collection of Greek, Roman, Etruscan, and Near Eastern gems. Most of these objects have never before been published, making this catalogue essential for the scholar. The volume is fully and richly illustrated--each entry includes photographs of the gem and its impression as well as a profile drawing. Where pertinent, bibliographic references and comparative material are cited.Spier, Jeffrey is the author of 'Ancient Gems and Finger Rings Catalogue of the Collections' with ISBN 9780892362158 and ISBN 0892362154.