ISBN10: 0714150223, ISBN13: 9780714150222, [publisher: British Museum Press, London] Softcover Paperback. The Portland Vase is thought to have been crafted during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). A work of outstanding technical skill, it is decorated with scenes of love and marriage, the precise meaning of which has been the cause of much debate and interpretation.This book offers an exciting new reading of the vase, setting it in the context of the dramatic relationships between Octavia, Anthony and Cleopatra. It also explores the lively history of the vase, from the earliest records in Italy to its purchase by Sir William Hamilton and the Dukes of Portland, and its abiding influence on British craftsmen such as Josiah Wedgwood. This book offers an exciting new reading of the Portland vase, setting it in the context of the dramatic relationships between Octavia, Anthony and Cleopatra. It also explores the lively history of the vase, from the earliest records in Italy to its purchase by Sir William Hamilton and the Dukes of Portland, and its abiding influence on British craftsmen such as Josiah Wedgwood. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
[Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2004]

ISBN10: 0714150223, ISBN13: 9780714150222, [publisher: BRITISH MUSEUM PR Dez 2004] Softcover Neuware - This book offers an exciting new reading of the Portland vase, setting it in the context of the dramatic relationships between Octavia, Anthony and Cleopatra. It also explores the lively history of the vase, from the earliest records in Italy to its purchase by Sir William Hamilton and the Dukes of Portland, and its abiding influence on British craftsmen such as Josiah Wedgwood. 64 pp. Englisch
[Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2004]
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Paperback / softback. New. The Portland Vase was probably made during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). A work of outstanding technical skill, it is apparently decorated with scenes of love and marriage, the precise meaning of which has been the cause of much debate and interpretation. ISBN 0714150223 9780714150222 [GB]

ISBN10: 0714150223, ISBN13: 9780714150222, [publisher: British Museum Press] Softcover The Portland Vase was probably made during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). A work of outstanding technical skill, it is apparently decorated with scenes of love and marriage, the precise meaning of which has been the cause of much debate and interpretation. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 64 pages, 31 illustrations, 25 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 147 x 6. Weight in Grams: 174. . 2004. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
[Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2004]

British Museum Press 2004 Trade paperback New The Portland Vase was probably made during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). A work of outstanding technical skill, it is apparently decorated with scenes of love and marriage, the precise meaning of which has been the cause of much debate and interpretation. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 64 pages, 31 illustrations, 25 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 147 x 6. Weight in Grams: 174. 2004. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.