7,000 Years of Jewellery (Edited by Hugh Tait)

A richly illustrated history of jewellery from ancient civilisations to modern artistry, showcasing craftsmanship, materials, and cultural significance through the ages.

JEWELLERY is one of the oldest forms of decorative art. The instrinsic beauty of gold attracted craftsmen in ancient Egypt some 5000 years ago just as it does today. This panoramic illustrated history reveals the varied styles, techniques and materials which have delighted men and women through the ages.

Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torcs, Renaissance pendants and Art Nouveau buckles are among the range of masterpieces described by a team of experts from the British Museum.

The areas covered include:

Egypt and Western Asia Africa and the Middle East

Greece and Rome

China, Korea and Japan Europe from prehistoric times Byzantium and Turkey

Central and Southern America

India and Tibet

The 250 colour and 150 black-and-white illustrations have been specially photographed for this book.

• Condition: Used – Good

• Type: Hardback

• Dimensions: 23 × 29 × 2.5 cm