Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn

Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 531
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ISBN-10 : 9781317602019
ISBN-13 : 1317602013
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Book Synopsis Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn by : Arthur MacGregor

Download or read book Bone, Antler, Ivory and Horn written by Arthur MacGregor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-30 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artefacts made from skeletal materials since the Roman period were, before this book, neglected as a serious area of study. 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, including the changing status of the industry over time. Archaeological evidence is combined with that from historical and ethnological sources, with many illustrations providing key visual reference. Originally published in 1985.


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