Bloesch, Hansjorg, et al.

Das Tier in der Antike [The Animal in Antiquity]

Zurich: Archaeologisches Institut der Universitat Zurich, 1974. First edition. Soft cover. 71p + hundreds of photos on 64 pls. In German. Very good. Item #33222

Catalogue of an enormous loan exhibition of 400 works depicting animals in ancient art--Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman. Small and large sculptures, vase paintings, vessels, metalwork, etc. Birds, cats, sea creatures, cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, monsters, etc. The scholarly texts and entries are by various contributors. A great visual resource, even if you don't know German. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.

Price: $40.00