Greek and Etruscan Jewelry, a Picture Book The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greek and Etruscan Jewelry: A Picture Book is a publication by Alexander and Christine that showcases the stunning jewelry pieces from ancient Greece and Etruria. The book is published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and features over 200 color photographs of jewelry pieces that date back to the 8th century BCE. The jewelry pieces are made from a variety of materials such as gold, silver, bronze, and precious stones, and they are presented in chronological order. The book provides a detailed history of the jewelry-making techniques and styles of both ancient Greece and Etruria. It also includes descriptions of the cultural significance of the jewelry pieces and their use in religious, social, and political contexts. Greek and Etruscan Jewelry: A Picture Book is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient art and history, and it is an excellent resource for scholars, students, and jewelry enthusiasts alike.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.