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

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur MacGregor
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.10.2014
• EAN: 9781138814172
• ISBN: 978-1-138-81417-2
• No. of pages: 254
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Archaeology
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, Reference works, Museology & heritage studies, Museology and heritage studies, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc