Project Gutenberg 2018-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 147 Sommerville, Maxwell 1829 1904 02003958 Engraved Gems Produced 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Gems NK Text Category: History - Ancient Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 172109 2025-06-23T04:56:05.313685 text/html 165003 2018-07-12T16:51:46 text/html 4095388 2025-06-23T04:56:11.099675 application/epub+zip 4095960 2025-06-23T04:56:06.994738 application/epub+zip 118244 2025-06-23T04:56:06.045689 application/epub+zip 4160985 2025-06-23T04:56:14.241705 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4127222 2025-06-23T04:56:10.324647 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166824 2022-08-25T19:01:38.456327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127407 2025-06-23T04:56:04.391683 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 127665 2018-07-12T16:51:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17970 2025-06-23T04:56:14.396659 application/rdf+xml 12124 2025-06-23T04:56:06.169701 image/jpeg 2059 2025-06-23T04:56:06.107672 image/jpeg 48405 2018-07-12T16:51:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 3508606 2018-07-12T16:52:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 3516476 2025-06-23T04:56:05.578758 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog