Hellenistic Engraved Gems - Plantzos, Dimitris (Postdoctoral Fellow, Postdoctoral Fellow, The British Academy)

This volume follows the development of Greek gem engraving from Alexander to Augustus. Hellenistic gems are studied in their archaeological context with an assessment of the evidence of their use, significance, and value. The book focuses on subject-matter, technique, and style, as well as problems of chronology and distribution.