The Greek And Latin Inscriptions On The Obelisk-Crab In The Metropolitan Museum, New York: A Monograph (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164146926)

The book ""The Greek And Latin Inscriptions On The Obelisk-Crab In The Metropolitan Museum, New York: A Monograph (1883)"" by Augustus Chapman Merriam is a detailed examination of a particular artifact housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The artifact in question is an obelisk-crab, which is a decorative object that was popular in ancient Greece and Rome. The book focuses on the Greek and Latin inscriptions that are carved into the obelisk-crab, providing a thorough analysis of their meaning and historical significance. Merriam also discusses the history of the obelisk-crab itself, including its origins and how it came to be in the possession of the Metropolitan Museum. This monograph is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek and Roman art and history, as well as those studying the interpretation of inscriptions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Augustus Chapman Merriam
ISBN-10: 1164146920
ISBN-13: 9781164146926
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.19lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d