Ancient & Mediaeval Ivories
Ancient & Mediaeval Ivories

Author: Anonymous

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-03-24

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 338214915X

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn
Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn

Author: Arthur MacGregor

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-10-30

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1317602021

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Artefacts made from skeletal materials since the Roman period were, before this book, neglected as a serious area of study. This is a comprehensive account which reviews over fifty categories of artefact. The book starts with a consideration of the formation, morphology and mechanical properties of the materials and illuminates characteristics concerning working with them. Following chapters discuss the organisation of the industry and trade in such items, including the changing status of the industry over time. Archaeological evidence is combined with that from historical and ethnological sources, with many illustrations providing key visual reference. Originally published in 1985.