Jewels of the Pharaohs: Egyptian Jewelry of the Dynastic Period

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For the first time in a single volume nearly 200 priceless objects from collections all over the world. Diadems armlets earrings pendants rings bracelets breastplates amulets ...wrought in the rare and precious gems and metals that have stirred mans greed and wonder for centuries...Nubian gold vivid lapis lazuli bright-colored camelian. Cyril Aldred one of the worlds foremost Egyptologists tells their enchanting and dramatic story...the myths and legends the discoveries and thefts that have marked each treasures history. He explains the fascinating uses and significance of Egyptian jewels and describes the amazing techniques that created them.