A Description Of The Ivories, Ancient And Medieval, In The South Kensington Museum (1872)

By William Maskell

Book Overview

""A Description Of The Ivories, Ancient And Medieval, In The South Kensington Museum"" is a book written by William Maskell in 1872. The book provides a detailed account of the collection of ancient and medieval ivories in the South Kensington Museum, which is now known as the Victoria and Albert Museum. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the history, production, and artistic value of the ivories, which were highly prized luxury items in the past. The book includes descriptions of various types of ivories, including diptychs, triptychs, caskets, and plaques, as well as the techniques used to create them. The author also discusses the cultural and historical significance of the ivories, which were often used for religious and secular purposes. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, art historians, and anyone interested in the history of art and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120115337
• ISBN13: 9781120115331
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"