Amber: Window to the PastThis is a comprehensive study of the various roles and uses of amber, in nature as well as art. The fossilized tree resin has not only inspired elaborate workmanship and long been used in jewelry and other decorative objects, but is also highly valued by natural scientists because it frequently encapsulates flora and fauna from other periods of evolution. |
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... century . Height 1.7 " . American Museum of Natural History ( Anthropology ) . Drummond Collection , 70.3.2700 The ... nineteenth century . China does have some large natural deposits of amber in Fushun , but these appear not to have ...
... century . Height 1.7 " . American Museum of Natural History ( Anthropology ) . Drummond Collection , 70.3.2700 The ... nineteenth century . China does have some large natural deposits of amber in Fushun , but these appear not to have ...
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... from transparent amber , this coiled dragon features forked ears and tail . A bead of tourmaline and two clusters of seed pearls are attached to the silk cord . Bottle . China , nineteenth century . Height 3.3 ". Amber in Art · 201.
... from transparent amber , this coiled dragon features forked ears and tail . A bead of tourmaline and two clusters of seed pearls are attached to the silk cord . Bottle . China , nineteenth century . Height 3.3 ". Amber in Art · 201.
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Window to the Past David A. Grimaldi. Bottle . China , nineteenth century . Height 3.3 " . American Museum of Natural History ( Anthropology ) . Drummond Collection , 70.3.1907A Both ... nineteenth century . Height 3.9 " 202 Amber in Art.
Window to the Past David A. Grimaldi. Bottle . China , nineteenth century . Height 3.3 " . American Museum of Natural History ( Anthropology ) . Drummond Collection , 70.3.1907A Both ... nineteenth century . Height 3.9 " 202 Amber in Art.
Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments | 8 |
Deposits of the World | 21 |
Frozen in the Act | 79 |
Copyright | |
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