Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design books

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A succinct but comprehensive survey of ancient Chinese bronzes, drawing on a wealth of archaeological data, and...  Read More >>

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The excavations carried out by the National Museum of Ireland bewteen 1962-81 yielded a large collection of copper-alloy...  Read More >>

An introduction to the Chinese snuff bottle for prospective collectors. The considers the history of snuff-taking,...  Read More >>

Provides a complete coverage to the tremendous range of treatments available to enhance the colour and appearance...  Read More >>

This book presents a classification and catalogue of Roman brooches from sites on the Stanegate, housed in a number...  Read More >>

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This is a practical, comprehensive guide that will appeal to anyone who works with silver, from student and specialist...  Read More >>

A fully illustrated catalogue of 618 rings from the Islamic lands and beyond, ranging in date from the 1st century...  Read More >>

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An examination of the more than 600 finger rings in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic art. These rings...  Read More >>

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The best study of Arts and Crafts-style jewelry and metalwork to date. Hundreds of beautiful pieces of jewelry are...  Read More >>

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These essays consider Constantin Brancusi from the points of view of artists, museum directors, philosophers, art...  Read More >>

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Contents: Function, Objective & Purpose of the Appraiser and the Appraisal; Concepts & Principles; Identification...  Read More >>

An examination of the craft of silversmithing among the Navaho and Pueblo Indians, based on museum inspections,...  Read More >>

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A comprehensive guide to the standards, procedures and ethics of appraising gems, jewellery, and other valuables....  Read More >>