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Amber and the Ancient World

Faya Causey

9781606060827

Getty Trust Publications


Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; History

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This title offers a fascinating look at the one of the ancient world's most prized substances. Amber has fascinated mankind since the Palaeolithic 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 jewellery, amulets, and other objects of prestige. 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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By:   Faya Causey
Imprint:   Getty Trust Publications
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 165mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   567g
ISBN:  

9781606060827


ISBN 10:   1606060821
Publication Date:   February 2012
Audience:   General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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