Nubian Gold: Ancient Jewelry from Sudan and Egypt

by Yvonne J Markowitz, Peter Lacovara, Yvonne J. Markowitz

The sumptuousness and grandeur of Nubian gold jewelry analyzed and illustrated for the first time

The fabled land of Nubia, whose very name means 'gold, ' was famous in ancient times for its supplies of precious metal, exotic material, and intricate craftsmanship. Many of the adornments made in Nubia are masterpieces of the jeweler's art--marvels of design and construction rivaling, and often surpassing, adornments made in Egypt and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9774167821
• ISBN13: 9789774167829
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 10.1" x 10.1"