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Region: Eastern Europe

This book examines one specific hoard horizon connected to the Mongol invasion of Hungary (1241-42).  It concentrates mainly on the archaeological discoveries in Kána, Hungary.  The author analyzes treasures and graves from a medieval settlement and its surrounding necropolis.

Region: China/Japan/Korea

Fourteen large full colour souvenir postcards bound as a book.  Published in China.  In very good condition.  Cat No 5084

Region: Mediterranean

Illustrated colour gazetteer to the many archaeological sites on the island of Cyprus arranged by district with guidance for visitors to the island.  Paperback.  114 pages.  In very good clean condition.  Cat No 5005

Region: China/Japan/Korea

A fabulously illustrated guide to forty world heritage sites in China, including twenty-six cultural heritage sites.

Region: Britain - S. England

Taking the richness of  Anglo-Saxon decorated stone carvings at Deerhurst the author uses these alongside the very tantalising remnants of polychrome paint and any affinities with carvings elsewhere in England reconstructions bring to life the decorations as they originally appeared.

Region: Britain - Midlands

Provides an accessible introduction to the study of Shropshire's place-names and the ways in which they contribute to our understanding of the past.  Place-names throw light on the county's past inhabitants, the language they spoke, and the ways in which they viewed, cared for and exploited

Region: China/Japan/Korea

A lavish catalogue of a collection of historic jade carvings assembled over a relatively short period of time by an ardent collector and his guide.  Expense appears to have been no obstacle in the acquisition of some of the finest examples largely from the Ming and Qing dynasties each illust

Region: Egypt

The rich and varied history of the Petrie Museum is revealed by the secrets that sit on its shelves.  Richly illustrated and engagingly written experts discuss the discovery, history and care of key objects such as the Koptos liions and Roman era panel portraits.  Paperback.  120 p

Region: India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka

Explores the artistic and folk traditions of Kerala - painting, murals, sculpture and dance - and their influences on the temple architecture and decoration of the region. Hardback. 84 pages. Colour and b&w plates. Slight wear to back cover otherwise near new condition. Cat No 2084

Region: Turkey

Detailed pocket guide to the huge citadel of Diyarbakir that even today encircles most of the modern city and is now a World Heritage Site. Discusses its original construction during late Roman times and its subsequent modficications and restorations during Seljuk and Ottoman periods. 128 pages.