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Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas

AUTHOR: John Clarke
ISBN: 0810966255
SHORT DESCRIPTION: The beautiful jewelry of Nepal, Tibet, and the Himalayas is extraordinarily evocative, with vibrant combinations of gold and silver embellished with turquoise, coral, amber, and pearls. Lavishly illustrated, this book celebrates the beauty of the...

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Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas
- Book Review, by John Clarke

Book Description
The beautiful jewelry of Nepal, Tibet, and the Himalayas is extraordinarily evocative, with vibrant combinations of gold and silver embellished with turquoise, coral, amber, and pearls. Lavishly illustrated, this book celebrates the beauty of the jewelry and tells the overlapping stories of trade, conquest, faith, and fortune that lie behind it. Many of the stunning pieces featured here were specially photographed for the book.

About the Author
John Clarke is a curator in the V&A's Asian Department, specializing in the art of the Himalayas.

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Book Review

Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas
- Book Reviews, by John Clarke

Jewellry of Tibet and the Himalayas

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The beautiful jewelry of Nepal, Tibet, and the Himalayas is extraordinarily evocative, with vibrant combinations of gold and silver embellished with turquoise, coral, amber, and pearls. Lavishly illustrated, this book celebrates the beauty of the jewelry and tells the overlapping stories of trade, conquest, faith, and fortune that lie behind it. Many of the stunning pieces featured here were specially photographed for the book.Author Bio: John Clarke is a curator in the V&A's Asian Department, specializing in the art of the Himalayas.

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