Java Gold: The Splendour of Jewellery

This richly illustrated book is the second book in the series of the immensely stunning bestseller Java Gold: Wealth of Rings.

The gold jewellery from the late 7th to the early 16th century features an endless number of shapes, styles and motifs that mirror the brilliant creativity of Java’s culture and its talented goldsmiths.

Gold body ornaments and objects played an essential role as symbol of status and power as well as a magical substance associated with higher powers. These beautiful artworks also conveyed social, economic and cultural messages during public rituals and ceremonies.

Hardcover

Book condition: Very Good. Light general wear to covers plus minor fading to gilt lettering. The bottom edge of rear cover has a tiny tear to inside. Very light dust stains to bottom edge of page-block. Internally very clean

Dust Jacket condition: No Jacket as issued

Authors: Helmut and Henny Paasch, Frank E. Brenker

Dimensions: 26 x 31 cm

Print length: 224 pages

Language: English

Publication date: 2019

Publisher: Golden Lotus Foundation, Singapore

ISBN: 9789811198083