Historic Rings
Download or Read eBook Historic Rings PDF written by Diana Scarisbrick and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2004-09-24 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Diana Scarisbrick |
| Publisher | : Kodansha International |
| Total Pages | : 378 |
| Release | : 2004-09-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 4770025408 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9784770025401 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Historic Rings by : Diana Scarisbrick
Book excerpt: Each ring is illustrated with one or more black and white photograph, with 500 superb colour photos of the most important pieces. Major trends in ring design are outlined, and explanations and anecdotes are given on many of the individual rings. Supplementary images provide additional visual reference for the historical context. This deluxe book introduces the finest, most exhaustive private collection of finger rings in the world: the Hashimoto Collection. Organised chronologically by culture, it begins with the Ancient Mediterranean World, and progresses
