The Derveni Krater: Masterpiece of Classical Greek Metalwork

by Beryl Barr-Sharrar

This beautifully illustrated book represents the first full publication of the most elaborate metal vessel from the ancient world yet discovered. Found in an undisturbed Macedonian tomb of the late 4th century B.C., the volute krater is a tour de force of highly sophisticated methods of bronze working. An unusual program of iconography informs every area of the vessel. Snakes with copper and silver inlaid stripes frame the rising handles, wrapping...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876619626
• ISBN13: 9780876619629
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athen
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 3.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 9.8" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 17 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher