Greek Gold from Hellenistic Egypt (Getty Museum Studies on Art) (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for Greek Gold from Hellenistic Egypt A discussion of the style, iconography and craftsmanship of 17 spectacular pieces of gold jewellery from Ptolemaic Egypt, dating from the late-3rd century BC. The pieces include earrings, bracelets, beads and a hairnet.
Full description- Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
- Published: 01 February 2002
- Format: Paperback 96 pages
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- Categories: Art History: Ancient & Classical BCE to c 500 CE | Precious Metal & Precious Stones: Artworks & Design | Exhibition Catalogues & Specific Collections | Individual Architects & Architectural Firms | Egyptian Archaeology / Egyptology | Classical Greek & Roman Archaeology | Antiques & Collectables: Jewellery
- ISBN 13: 9780892366330 ISBN 10: 0892366338
- Sales rank: 870,453
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Full description for Greek Gold from Hellenistic Egypt
A discussion of the style, iconography and craftsmanship of 17 spectacular pieces of gold jewellery from Ptolemaic Egypt, dating from the late-3rd century BC. The pieces include earrings, bracelets, beads and a hairnet. The author places the pieces in their historical and iconographic context with special emphasis on the pieces as expressions of dynastic power.
