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100	1		_aSommerville, Maxwell, _d1829-1904
245	1	0	_aEngraved Gems
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-07-12
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Engraved Gems" by Maxwell Sommerville is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. It serves as an abridged and updated exploration of the art and history of gem engraving, focusing on various epochs from antiquity to the 18th century. The text provides insights into the glyptic art, characterized by engraved stones, cylinders, and seals, highlighting the craftsmanship and significance of these artifacts across different cultures. The opening of the book introduces Sommerville's collection at the University of Pennsylvania, detailing the historical journey of engraved gems. He emphasizes the evolution of gem engraving from primitive times through periods of excellence and decline, outlining how the quality of execution varied by era and nationality. The beginning sets a reflective tone, as the author expresses his passion for the subject, inviting readers to appreciate these engraved stones as vital connections to humanity's artistic and cultural past. The narrative promises a historical exploration of gem engraving, revealing its role in both art and science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGems
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57492
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