Bone, antler, ivory and horn: the technology of skeletal materials since the roman period
Auteur :
MacGregor, Arthur
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781138814172
Date de publication :
24 oct. 2014
Dimensions :
24,6 x 18,9 cm
Poids :
640 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.