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The introduction of the lapidary engraving wheel in Mesopotamia

2000; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 74; Issue: 284 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s0003598x00059469

1745-1744

Margaret Sax, Nigel Meeks, Dominique Collon,

Mineralogy and Gemology Studies

Scanning electron microscopy provides an insight into the lapidary techniques of the ancient Near East. Engraved features on quartz cylinder seals have been compared to those produced experimentally, leading to a radical reassessment of the date for the introduction of the engraving wheel.