Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn: The Technology of Skeletal Materials Since the Roman Period

Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn: The Technology of Skeletal Materials Since the Roman Period This is a comprehensive account which reviews over fifty categories of artefact. The book starts with a consideration of the formation, morphology and mechanical properties of the materials and illuminates characteristics concerning working with them. Following chapters discuss the organisation of the industry and trade in such items. Originally published in 1985. Autor: Arthur MacGregor Wydawnictwo: Taylor & Francis Rok wydania: 2014 Okładka: twarda Liczba stron: 254 Wymiary: 24.6 x 18.9 cm Język: angielski ISBN: 9781138814172