Images in Terracotta: Ancient Terracotta Figurines in the Sadberk Hanim Museum Collection / Kilden Suretler. Sadberk Hanim Muzesi Koleksiyon Tapa blanda - 2011

Istanbul: Sadberk Hanim Museum, 2011. Soft cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Paperback. 4to. (32 x 22 cm). In English and Turkish. 232 p., color ills. "The "Images in Terracotta" exhibition being held on 18 November 2011-15 April 2012 consists of Greek and Roman period terracotta figurines in the Vehbi Koc Foundation Sadberk Hanim Museum.Production of figurines can be traced back to prehistoric times, when people began to depict sacred entities or figures they held in regard. These were made of diverse materials, depending on the period and region. In antiquity the preferred material was terracotta. The earliest examples were shaped by hand, but in later centuries moulding techniques were introduced and mass production began.The terracotta figurines dating from Greek and Roman periods that are the subject of this exhibition were principally used as votive offerings or grave gifts, as demonstrated both by ancient written sources and archaeological excavations.… Leer más

Istanbul: Sadberk Hanim Museum, 2011. Soft cover. New. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Paperback. 4to. (32 x 22 cm). In English and Turkish. 232 p., color ills. "The "Images in Terracotta" exhibition being held on 18 November 2011-15 April 2012 consists of Greek and Roman period terracotta figurines in the Vehbi Koc Foundation Sadberk Hanim Museum.Production of figurines can be traced back to prehistoric times, when people began to depict sacred entities or figures they held in regard. These were made of diverse materials, depending on the period and region. In antiquity the preferred material was terracotta. The earliest examples were shaped by hand, but in later centuries moulding techniques were introduced and mass production began.The terracotta figurines dating from Greek and Roman periods that are the subject of this exhibition were principally used as votive offerings or grave gifts, as demonstrated both by ancient written sources and archaeological excavations. Figurines… Leer más

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Vehbi Koç Foundation / Sadberk Hanim Museum. Very Good. 2011. Paperback. 9756959541 . Minor creasing to 1 corner and to top edge of rear wrap. Minor shelfwear. ; The "Images in Terracotta" exhibition being held on 18 November 2011-15 April 2012 consists of Greek and Roman period terracotta figurines in the Vehbi Koc Foundation Sadberk Hanim Museum. Production of figurines can be traced back to prehistoric times, when people began to depict sacred entities or figures they held in regard. These were made of diverse materials, depending on the period and region. In antiquity the preferred material was terracotta. The earliest examples were shaped by hand, but in later centuries moulding techniques were introduced and mass production began. The terracotta figurines dating from Greek and Roman periods that are the subject of this exhibition were principally used as votive offerings or grave gifts, as demonstrated both by ancient written sources and archaeological excavations.… Leer más

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