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Jewels of Ancient Nubia
Engelsk Hardback
Jewels of Ancient Nubia
Engelsk Hardback

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An authoritative history on the exquisite jewelry of ancient Nubia

Located at the intersection of trade routes from central Africa, the ancient Near East and the Classical world, ancient Nubia ruled the entire Nile Valley at the height of its power in the eighth century B.C. Its neighbor and frequent rival Egypt called it "the gold lands" because its territories held such an abundance of the precious metal, and because its inhabitants produced some of the most finely crafted jewelry of the ancient world. This book features over 100 adornments and personal accessories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which houses the finest collection of Nubian jewelry outside Khartoum. The first comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated jewels of this great empire, it reveals how Nubian artisans employed techniques that would not be reinvented in Europe for another two thousand years, and how the original owners valued such possessions not only for their inherent beauty, but also because they were imbued with magical meanings. Exquisite photography and an authoritative history written by leading experts make this book essential for both jewelry aficionados and anyone interested in the great cultures of the ancient world.

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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
184
ISBN-13:
9780878468072
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0878468072
Udg. Dato:
15 jan 2015
Længde:
25mm
Bredde:
212mm
Højde:
287mm
Forlag:
Museum of Fine Arts,Boston
Oplagsdato:
15 jan 2015
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