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- Condition
- Book Title
- Amber and the Ancient World
- ISBN
- 9781606060827
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Amber and the Ancient World
- Item Height
- 0.7in
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Publisher
- Getty Publications
- Item Width
- 6.5in
- Item Weight
- 20 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 144 Pages
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Amber has fascinated mankind since the Paleolithic era. Through exquisite visual examples and vivid classical texts, this book examines the myths and legends woven around amber--its employment in magic and medicine, its transport and carving, and its incorporation into jewelry, amulets, and other objects of prestige. Showcased are a group of remarkable amber carvings at the J. Paul Getty Museum and masterpieces from other collections. Amber is a tree resin that has metamorphosed over millions of years into a hard, transparent, plastic-like polymer. In the ancient world it was treasured in its raw state, made into ornaments, sewn onto clothing, used to perfume oils and creams, ground into medicines, and burned as incense. It was dedicated to the gods and buried with the wealthy and powerful. Full of fascinating facts and stories, this book brings to life one of the world's most luminous substances.
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Publisher
Getty Publications
ISBN-10
1606060821
ISBN-13
9781606060827
eBay Product ID (ePID)
109179890
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Amber and the Ancient World
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
144 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
20 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ts755.A5c38 2011
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"Through exquisite examples and classical texts, this book examines the myths and legends woven around amber--its employment in magic and medicine, its transport and carving, and its incorporation into jewelry, amulets, and other objects of prestige."-- Biblical Archaeology Review, Through exquisite examples and classical texts, this book examines the myths and legends woven around amber—its employment in magic and medicine, its transport and carving, and its incorporation into jewelry, amulets, and other objects of prestige."— Biblical Archaeology Review
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Archaeology, Ancient / General, Europe / Italy, Earth Sciences / Geology, History / Ancient & Classical
Lccn
2011-013719
Dewey Decimal
553.8/79091822
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Art, Science, History, Social Science
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