Organised by the Gallo-Roman Museum in Flanders ‘Beautiful Appearance: Roman Jewellery Art in Western Europe’ was the first retrospective exhibition that portrayed five centuries of the Roman jeweller’s art.  This richly illustrated catalogue includes descriptions and colour images of the very finest jewels. Forty-three authors contribute specialist essays, sometimes in depth, sometimes anecdotally.  The 319 individual jewels each described in detail and illustrated with excellent colour photographs make this book and indispensable reference work.  Dual language text – Dutch and French.   Large heavy paperback.  288 pages.  Slight crease to front cover, otherwise in near new condition.  Cat No 4591