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Jewels of Ancient Nubia (Hardcover)
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Jewels of Ancient Nubia (Hardcover)
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Located at the intersection of trade routes from central Africa,
the ancient Near East and the Classical world, ancient Nubia ruled
the entire Nile Valley at the height of its power in the eighth
century B.C. 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. This book
features over 100 adornments and personal accessories from the
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which houses the finest collection of
Nubian jewelry outside Khartoum. 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 experts make this book essential for both jewelry
aficionados and anyone interested in the great cultures of the
ancient world.
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