Derveni krater, the: masterpiece of classical greek metalwork
Auteur :
Barr-Sharrar, Beryl
Éditeur :
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
ISBN :
9780876619629
Date de publication :
12 déc. 2008
Dimensions :
29,2 x 24,1 cm
Poids :
1774 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This beautifully illustrated book represents the first full publication of the most elaborate metal vessel from the ancient world yet discovered. Found in an undisturbed Macedonian tomb of the late 4th century B.C., the volute krater is a tour de force of highly sophisticated methods of bronze working.