Lapidary (redirect from Gem cutting) stone, minerals, or gemstones into decorative items such as cabochons, engraved gems (including cameos), and faceted designs. A person who practices lapidary... 18 KB (2,203 words) - 22:03, 26 March 2024 |
Ancient Greek art (section Engraved gems) with her husband Ptolemy III) as the personification of Alexandria. The engraved gem was a luxury art with high prestige; Pompey and Julius Caesar were among... 99 KB (12,620 words) - 02:01, 29 April 2024 |
Gemma Augustea (redirect from Dioscurides (gem cutter)) Gem of Augustus) is an ancient Roman low-relief cameo engraved gem cut from a double-layered Arabian onyx stone. It is commonly agreed that the gem cutter... 20 KB (3,028 words) - 03:51, 6 February 2024 |
during this time that he began to create his private collection of engraved gems, paintings, and prints. From 1851 to 1859, he was involved in art trade... 45 KB (5,368 words) - 12:17, 26 March 2024 |
Temple. It was said that these stones were engraved to represent the six tribes of Israel. Greeks also engraved designs into aquamarine 2 thousand years... 25 KB (2,304 words) - 08:51, 28 April 2024 |
Art collection in ancient Rome (section Engraved gems) popular, and conveniently portable, type of object collected was the engraved gem. Many Greek and Hellenistic artists were very well-known and sought after... 23 KB (2,296 words) - 23:41, 13 April 2024 |