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Masterpieces of ancient jewelry : exquisite objects from the cradle of civilisation

by Judith Price

This volume showcases ancient jewelled artefacts from Mesopotamia, Persia, the Levant, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic world, dating from 4000 BCE to 700 CE. It features detailed photography, historical commentary, and interviews with international curators.

Accession 3426 ISBN 9780762433865 Publisher Running Press
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