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Causey, Faya.

Amber and the ancient world / Faya Causey.

Los Angeles, Calif. : J. Paul Getty Museum, ©2011.

152 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm

"Amber has fascinated mankind since the Palaeolithic era. This book examines the myths and legends woven around amber - its employment in magic and medicine, its transport and carving, and its incorporation into jewellery, amulets, and other objects of prestige"--Publisher's description.

Amber -- Mediterranean Region -- History.

Amber -- Italy -- History.

Amber -- History.

Civilization, Ancient.

Civilization, Classical.

Amber.

Mediterranean Region -- Civilization.

Mediterranean Region -- Antiquities.

Italy -- Civilization.

Italy -- Antiquities.

J. Paul Getty Museum.

Based on introduction to online catalogue of ancient carved amber in the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Jewelry : never just jewelry -- Amber magic? -- What is amber? -- Where is amber found -- The properties of amber -- Ancient names for amber -- Color and other optical characteristics : ancient perception and reception -- Ancient literary sources on the origins of amber -- Amber and forgery -- The ancient transport of amber -- Literary sources on the use of amber -- Amber medicine, amber amulets -- Archeological evidence for the use of figured amber : three periods of abundance -- The working of amber : ancient evidence and modern analysis -- The production of ancient figured amber objects.

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