Catalogue of engraved gems of the classical style

The collection of classical gems in the Metropolitan Museum of Art is of a very representative character, most of the important periods and styles being shown by several examples. It includes a number of specimens of first-rate importance, while the majority of the pieces are of good quality. The collection consists at present of 464 pieces, and is made up largely from material derived from the Cesnola, King, and Greau Collections, as well as from single purchases made since the year 1906. In this catalogue only the gems of classical style (both intaglios and cameos) are included. The Oriental, Sassanian, and Gnostic gems, belonging chiefly to the Cesnola and King Collections, have an interest distinct from that of classical work and therefore appeal to a different public and demand treatment by a different expert.

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Table of Contents:

Copyright

PREFACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

COLLECTIONS OF GEMS

ABBREVIATIONS

CATALOGUE

INDEX