Buy ENGRAVING: CIVILIZATION 38 – EPISCOPAL RINGS; THE TASSILO CHALICE.

- An engraving corresponding to Plate 38, titled "Civilization," from the *Popular Illustrated Encyclopedia of Sciences and Arts* by Federico Gillman—a work compiled based on the *Enciclopedia Iconográfica* and the German *Conversations-Lexikon*.
- The engraving depicts various implements and objects—including ewers, episcopal rings, cruets, chalices, etc.—dating from the 8th to the 15th century.
- The title "CIVILIZACIÓN" appears in the upper margin, and "Lam. 38" (Plate 38) is printed in the upper right corner, identifying it as the 38th engraving in a series on civilizations.
- The lower margin contains labels identifying the various implements and objects, such as reliquaries, crosses, candlesticks, etc.
- An intaglio etching on steel (though other techniques may have also been employed).
- Executed in a single color (black) with excellent ink saturation; the image is well-centered with adequate margins and a high-quality impression.
- The presence of any distinguishing mark, brand, or hallmark on an engraving is highly significant, as it helps identify details such as the engraver, the artist, the place of printing, and other pertinent information.