Ancient Jewellery (Interpreting the Past) [Paperback]

Jack Ogden (Author)

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Series: Interpreting the Past | Publication Date: July 7, 1992

Jewellery has a rare power to communicate, even across millennia, the feelings, beliefs, and aspirations of the people who wore it. Jewellery also contributes to the study of ancient art and metalworking techniques, for great skill was required to create what are often small-scale works of art. But the importance of surviving artifacts of the jeweller's craft--quite apart from the inherent attraction of individual pieces--is now increasing as the number of new scientific techniques available to archaeologists expands, complementing the more traditional methods of analysis. This book shows how important ancient jewellery is to interpreting the past.

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About the Author

Jack Ogden is founder of the Society of Jewellery Historians and a leading authority on the materials, technology, and authenticity of ancient jewellery. He is the author of numerous articles and a book on the jewellery of the ancient world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press (July 7, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520080300
• ISBN-13: 978-0520080300
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,289,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Great photos of jewelry from the past. The history of when it was made and/or used is included. It is helpful if you need to know the past of jewelry or some great ideas for making it and not just how string some beads.