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1 online resource (187 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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PALMA ; v. 14
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PALMA.
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| Summary |
Many are no larger than a fingertip. They are engraved with symbols, magic spells and images of gods, animals and emperors. These stones were used for various purposes. The earliest ones served as seals for making impressions in soft materials. Later engraved gems were worn or carried as personal ornaments - usually rings, but sometimes talismans or amulets. The exquisite engraved designs were thought to imbue the gems with special powers. For example, the gods and rituals depicted on cylinder seals from Mesopotamia were thought to protect property and to lend force to agreements marked with t. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
History, Ancient -- Early works to 1800.
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History, Ancient. |
| Chronological Term |
Early works to 1800 |
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Gems, Ancient.
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Gems, Ancient. |
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Precious stones.
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Precious stones. |
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Electronic books.
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Early works.
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| Added Author |
Baan, V. C. P.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Van den Bercken, Ben. Engraved Gems : From antiquity to the present. Leiden : SIdestone Press, ©2017 9789088905056 |
| ISBN |
9789088905070 (electronic book) |
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908890507X (electronic book) |
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9088905053 |
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9789088905056 |
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9088905061 |
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9789088905063 |
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