The Lost Chalice, (Paperback)

from patty08

I was unaware of the works of Euphonios, the Leonardo daVinci of Etruscan art, before reading this book. I agree thoroughly with other reviewers who said it reads like a suspense novel. It was enlightening and totally engaging. As a member of the NY Met, it really hit home in its story of the way...

from crmass

As I have an interest in ancient history and art, as well as interesting tales, this book seemed like it would be a good read. While it took me a bit to get into, I really got absorbed in the recounting of Euphronios' works' journeys and those involved in their travels. Although I'm not sure if t...

from crmass

As I have an interest in ancient history and art, as well as interesting tales, this book seemed like it would be a good read. While it took me a bit to get into, I really got absorbed in the recounting of Euphronios' works' journeys and those involved in their travels. Although I'm not sure if t...

from bedda

The Lost Chalice follows the hunt for an ancient piece of art that everyone knows exists but no one can seem to find. Along the way you learn about art history, grave robbing, how people tried to stop grave robbing, how art objects with shady pasts get false histories, art auctions, and the way t...

from ForeignCircus

This book tracking the discovery, purchase, loss and rediscovery of ancient Greece vases through the murky world of tomb robbers and black-market art dealers paints a facinating picture of the modern world of museum acquisition. This book is a wonderful and engaging detective story, one that trac...