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Page 128
These include a series of silver rings , with intaglio designs cut in the silver or in
set stones . See also the trappings of a cuirass , from Xanten , on the Rhine ,
inscribed with the name of Plinius ( Plinio praefecto ) , probably Pliny the Elder .
No .
These include a series of silver rings , with intaglio designs cut in the silver or in
set stones . See also the trappings of a cuirass , from Xanten , on the Rhine ,
inscribed with the name of Plinius ( Plinio praefecto ) , probably Pliny the Elder .
No .
Page 137
The objects in silver are for the most part grouped in the upright Case R ,
between two of the windows , and in the upper parts of the Cases J - L . See also
the case in the corridor ( p . 128 ) . From the perishable nature of silver , which
readily ...
The objects in silver are for the most part grouped in the upright Case R ,
between two of the windows , and in the upper parts of the Cases J - L . See also
the case in the corridor ( p . 128 ) . From the perishable nature of silver , which
readily ...
Page 138
Roman silver services , numerous , substantial , and showing signs of long
domestic use , have been found from time to time . The Roman vessels lack the
delicate and graceful outlines of the Greek silver - ware ; but they are well
designed for ...
Roman silver services , numerous , substantial , and showing signs of long
domestic use , have been found from time to time . The Roman vessels lack the
delicate and graceful outlines of the Greek silver - ware ; but they are well
designed for ...
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Roman Gallery Busts and statues of Roman Emperors and | 1 |
Nereid Room Sculptures of the Nereid Monument at Xanthos | 63 |
Mausoleum Room Large Lycian TombsSculptures of the tomb | 75 |
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GT THE DEPT OF GREEK & ROMAN A British Museum Dept of Greek and Roman,A. H. (Arthur Hamilton) 1860-194 Smith No preview available - 2016 |
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