Artist Talk with Master Gem Engraver Chavdar Chusev

Master gem-engraver Chavdar Chusev creates a replica of a Roman chromian chalcedony gemstone from the Michael C. Carlos Museum's collection of ancient gemstones, using replica ancient tools. This video, and replica gem, were created for the special exhibition, Making an Impression: the Art and Craft of Ancient Engraved Gemstones, August 27-November 27, 2022.


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