Pearls

'Pearls' traces the history of these coveted gems over the centuries and across cultures from East to West, from the Roman Empire right up to the present day. Historical portraits and contextual material explain the social and cultural significance of pearls, exploring the changing fashion...

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Main Authors: Chadour-Sampson, Anna Beatriz 1953- (Author), Bari, Hubert 1956- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London V&A Publishing 2013
©2013
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