jewelry, ancient

Presents more than four hundred full-color photographs of ancient Egyptian gold objects and jewels, along with text describing the treasures of the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, and the Late Dynastic Period.

Introduces the jewelry of ancient times emphasizing that of the Holy Land, Greek, and Roman cultures particularly during the Bronze and Iron Ages.

Discusses the materials and techniques used to make ancient jewelry, and how this is used to identify its age. Describes jewelry found in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.