King, C. W. (Charles William), 1818-1888 · London, Bell and Daldy · leaf 222
( 199 ) … THE PORTEAITURE OF THE ANCIENTS. One of the most tantalising peculiarities belonging to the study ofantique gems is the existence of that innumerable series, throwntogether at the end of every catalogue under the designation of Unknown Portraits. What can be more trying to one versedin ancient…
Gems · Rings · Classical antiquities · Art, Ancient
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