The Portland Vase (Object in Focus)
The Portland Vase by Susan Walker is an illustrated guide published by the British Museum in December 2004. This 64-page book explores the enigmatic Portland Vase, a cameo glass vessel known for its intricate engraved scenes of love and marriage, likely created during the reign of Augustus. The book delves into the controversies surrounding the vase, including debates about its origins, dating, manufacturing techniques, purpose, and the nature of its depicted scenes.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of this iconic object, enriched with detailed color photographs that enhance the visual experience. The guide addresses various aspects of the vase’s history and significance, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Roman antiquities and the collections of the British Museum. Through its focused analysis, this edition provides insights into the complexities surrounding one of the museum’s most notable artifacts.
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In a new series of books that focus on iconic objects housed in the British Museum, this guide addresses the enigmatic Portland Vase. This cameo glass vessel, with its engraved scenes of love and marriage, most probably made during the reign of Augustus, is a controversial piece with little concensus on its origins, date, how it was made, its purpose, the nature of the scenes depicted and the circumstances of its discovery. All this is covered in this book which also includes lots of detailed colour photographs of the vase.
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