Distinctive Beads in Ancient India

£35.00
Author:
Maurya Jyotsna
Publication Year:
2000
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781841710679
Paperback:
136pp. Includes 10 figures
ISBN 10:
1841710679
BAR number:
S864
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Description

BOOK DESCRIPTION
India encompasses a lot of hidden treasures, such as amulets, pendants, etched and eye beads - distinct beads. Besides being used for decoration distinctive beads also have religious, therapeutic, superstitious reasons behind their use. While often regarded as the smallest object of civilization, beads in general were always an integral part of any culture. They are found in large quantities in archaeological excavations and are studied in detail in this book.