Engraved gems. From antiquity to the present. Europe s'est transmise avant tout par

s'est transmise avant tout par des récits édifiants ou effrayants

expression par excellence de la providence divine

Fondé en 1974 à Chalon-sur-Saône

Edité par National Geographic

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Engraved gems. From antiquity to the present. Europe s'est transmise avant tout parPALMA 14. Many are no larger than a fingertip. They are engraved with symbols, magic spells and images of gods, animals and emperors. These stones were used for various purposes. The earliest ones served as seals for making impressions in soft materials. Later engraved gems were worn or carried as personal ornaments usually rings, but sometimes talismans or amulets. The exquisite engraved designs were thought to imbue the gems with special powers. For