Four Treasures Reference Database
Record No. 17161
Naturwissenschaftliche Unter-suchungen an Granatgemmen der Sammlung James Loeb
Scientific analyses of garnet gems from the James Loeb collection
Book Section
Gilg, H.A. and Gast, N. (2012) Naturwissenschaftliche Unter-suchungen an Granatgemmen der Sammlung James Loeb. [Scientific analyses of garnet gems from the James Loeb collection] In: Die Gemmen der Sammlung James Loeb. Forschungen der Staatlichen Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Lindenberg im Allgäu: Kunstverlag J. Fink, Supplement to Vol. 1 , pp. 48–57, 62–63.
Sinkankas/Born No.: NIS/NIB | Language: in German | not seen
gems, glyptic, engraved gems, agate, cameo, intaglio
This work explores the life and contributions of James Loeb, a significant figure in ancient art and literature. It highlights the legacy of his library and its impact on contemporary scholarship, as well as the challenges faced in compiling the scholarly estate of Adolf Furtwängler. The analysis documents the evolution of Loeb's collections and their dissemination posthumously, shedding light on their enduring significance in cultural and academic spheres.