This is an interesting work describing various antiquities from all the civilizations of the ancient East except that of Egypt. It aimed to draw a beautiful picture of ancient Chaldæo-Assyrian art. Contents include: Chaldæan Art Assyrian Architecture Assyrian Sculpture and Painting The Industrial Arts in Assyria Persian Art The Hittites Jewish Art The Art of Phœnicia and Cyprus Archæological Discoveries at Susa