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The Jeweled Menagerie: The World of Animals in Gems
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Jeweled Menagerie: The World of Animals in Gems
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Suzanne Tennenbaum
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By (author) Janet Zapata
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:216 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 215 |
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| Category/Genre | Jewellery and beadcraft |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500286739
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| Classifications | Dewey:391.7 |
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| Illustrations |
With over 300 illustrations in colour
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
16 April 2007 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This sumptuous volume, now available in paperback, examines the phenomenon of animal jewelry over the last century. Great imagination and technical skill have gone into the fashioning of these precious objects, which exhibit not only meticulous craftsmanship but grace and humour and refinement. All lovers of jewelry will be intrigued by these gorgeous pieces, and the book will also appeal to today's designers and all dealers in fine jewelry.
Author Biography
Janet Zapata is a renowned historian of decorative arts and jewelry, and is also the author of The Jewelry and Enamels of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Anna Hu-Symphony of Jewels and Jeweled Garden. Suzanne Tennenbaum is a noted collector of fine jewelry, and particularly of animal jewelry
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