Crafts and Images in Contact. Studies on Eastern Mediterranean art of the first millennium BCE

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This volume explores the role of luxury goods, particularly ivory carvings from the Near East and eastern Mediterranean, in cultural communication and exchange. It addresses classification, typology, and iconography, examining how objects convey cultural messages and reflect socio-political contexts. Contributions from various scholars provide insights into specific styles, craftsmanship, and cultural identity.