Jewels of Ancient Nubia
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0878468072 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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
SeaDragon said Five Stars. Great pictures, good overview of other influences in area as affecting the jewelry designs.