Heritage Recovered: The Lydian Treasure
Hardcover
1996 · Istanbul
by Ozgen, Ilknur and Jean Ozturk et al.
Istanbul: Ugur Okman / Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Culture, 1996. Hardcover. VG (Some scuffs to dj; corners slightly bumped; date written on first page; page edges are beginning to tan lightly; text and illus. are clean and bright.). Smooth black boards, gilt letters on spine and front cover, black & illus. glossy dust jacket, 247 pp., profusely illus., mostly in color. Documents the return of the historical artifacts known collectively as the "Lydian Hoard" to their homeland in Turkey. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents 228 pieces. Includes thematic essays on the kinds of objects represented here. Includes a sizable bibliography, too. An uncommon volume. (Inventory #: 156113)