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Gold Jewelry from Tibet and Nepal

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Exploring the significance of gold jewelry in Tibet and Nepal, this book delves into its role as a symbol of wealth, status, and cultural values. It highlights the jewelry's connection to social and political rank, as well as its talismanic functions within Buddhism and Hinduism. The text addresses the challenges in studying Himalayan jewelry due to a lack of historical evidence and recent political turmoil. Richly illustrated with 110 images, including stunning turquoise earrings and amulet boxes, it provides a unique insight into ancient traditions and craftsmanship.

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Gold Jewelry from Tibet and Nepal, Jane Casey Singer

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Rok wydania
1997
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Tytuł
Gold Jewelry from Tibet and Nepal
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
1997
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
142
ISBN13
9780500974421
Seria
Tagi
Ocena
5 z 5
Opis
Exploring the significance of gold jewelry in Tibet and Nepal, this book delves into its role as a symbol of wealth, status, and cultural values. It highlights the jewelry's connection to social and political rank, as well as its talismanic functions within Buddhism and Hinduism. The text addresses the challenges in studying Himalayan jewelry due to a lack of historical evidence and recent political turmoil. Richly illustrated with 110 images, including stunning turquoise earrings and amulet boxes, it provides a unique insight into ancient traditions and craftsmanship.