This volume traces the history of glass from its origins in western Asia some 5,000 years ago, through the invention of glassblowing to the introduction of mechanized processes in the 19th and 20th centuries. It highlights the flourishing industries of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt...more details Format:Paperback
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Hugh Tait
ISBN:9780714150321
This panoramic illustrated history explores the varied styles, techniques and materials used to make jewellery throughout the world since earliest times. Egyptian necklaces...more details Format:Paperback / softback Pages:256
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Hugh Tait
ISBN:9781554073955
"The most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated history of jewelry."
The previous edition of this exhaustive survey was published to critical acclaim by the British Museum Press. Since publication...more details Format:Paperback Pages:256
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Hugh Tait
ISBN:9780812218886
The fragile beauty of glass has ensured its popularity through the ages in forms ranging from simple beakers to ornate decorative masterpieces. This book traces the history of glass from its origins in western Asia some 5...more details Format:Paperback Pages:256