King, C. W. (Charles William), 1818-1888 · London, Bell and Daldy · leaf 159
ch make any pretensions to finework. This being so with a subject which naturally would commandthe best skill there available, a sure criterion is afforded of the feeblestatus of gem engraving within the limits of the ancient Punicdominions. * — horrentes effingens crine galeros, as Silius hath it…
Gems · Rings · Classical antiquities · Art, Ancient
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