Greek Gold From Hellenistic Egypt

Pfrommer Michael

A discussion of the style, iconography and craftsmanship of 17 spectacular pieces of gold jewellery from Ptolemaic Egypt, dating from the late-3rd century BC. The pieces include earrings, bracelets, beads and a hairnet. The author places the pieces in their historical and iconographic context with special emphasis on the pieces as expressions of dynastic power.

About the Author

Michael Pfrommer, associatc professor of classical archaeology at the University of Trier (Germany), is a specialist in Hellenistic metalwork and the author of Getty publication Metalwork from the Hellenized East, 1993.

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