This rare antiquarian book contains a detailed catalogue of ancient gems
from the Evans and Beatty collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,
which is mostly comprised of Roman and Greek pieces. Complete with
detailed information and a plethora of wonderful photographs, this book
is a must-have for anyone interested in the collections and for those
interested in ancient gemmology in general. This text has been elected
for modern republication due to its immense educational and historical
value, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction
to the topic.