ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York] Hardcover Hardcover with dust jacket. Folio. G/G. Ex-library. 316 pp.
[Eugene, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Date: 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. Folio. G/G. Ex-library. 1992. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York ISBN 0870996517 9780870996511 [US]

ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harry N Abrams, New York, NY] Softcover Antiquities found in French excavations over the last 100 years and now at the Louvre, are lent to the Met Museum for this exhibition. Generously illustrated in color or black & white. Glossy wraps have very minor edge wear, readers crease along spine. Interior pages are clean, crisp, appear unread. 316 pages, 8 1/2" x 11". Extra charge for international orders.
[Leonia, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]
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Distributed by H.N. Abrams, Date: 1992. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. Like New For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos The Ancient City Of Susa (Biblical Shushan) Lay At The Edge Of The Iranian Plateau, Not Far From The Great Cities Of Mesopotamia. A Strategically Located And Vital Center, Susa Absorbed Diverse Influences And Underwent Great Political Fluctuations During The Several Thousand Years Of Its History. When French Archaeologists Began To Excavate Its Site In The Nineteenth Century, The Astonishing Abundance Of Finds Greatly Expanded Our Understanding Of The Ancient Near East. The Artifacts Were Taken To Paris Through Diplomatic Agreement And Became A Centerpiece Of The Louvre's Great Collection Of Near Eastern Antiquities. These Works Are Rarely Loaned, But A Remarkable Selection That Includes Many Undisputed Masterpieces, Brought To The Metropolitan Museum Of Art For Exhibition, Is Presented In This Comprehensive Publication. Susa Was Settled About 4000 B.C. And Has Yielded Striking Pottery Finds From That Prehistoric Period. A Rich Production Followed Of Objects For Daily Use, Ritual, And Luxury Living, Finely Carved In Various Materials Or Fashioned Of Clay. Monumental Sculpture Was Made In Stone Or Bronze, And Dramatic Friezes Were Composed Of Brilliantly Glazed Bricks. Among The Discoveries Are Tiny, Intricately Carved Cylinder Seals And Splendid Jewelry. Clay Balls Marked With Symbols Offer Fascinating Testimony To The Very Begi ...

Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fine CLEANDate: 1992 hard cover with Fine dust jacket. . Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 1992. 1992. Metropolitan Museum of Art ISBN 0870996517 9780870996511 [US]

ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York] Hardcover Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG. Due to this book's size, shipping will cost more than the rate quoted on some web-sites. 316 pp.
[Eugene, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Date: 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG. Due to this book's size, shipping will cost more than the rate quoted on some web-sites. 1992. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York ISBN 0870996517 9780870996511 [US]

ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art] Hardcover Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG. Previous owner's name, upper board corners bumped. 315 pp.
[Eugene, OR, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: Distributed by H.N. Abrams] Hardcover First Edition Like New For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos The Ancient City Of Susa (Biblical Shushan) Lay At The Edge Of The Iranian Plateau, Not Far From The Great Cities Of Mesopotamia. A Strategically Located And Vital Center, Susa Absorbed Diverse Influences And Underwent Great Political Fluctuations During The Several Thousand Years Of Its History. When French Archaeologists Began To Excavate Its Site In The Nineteenth Century, The Astonishing Abundance Of Finds Greatly Expanded Our Understanding Of The Ancient Near East. The Artifacts Were Taken To Paris Through Diplomatic Agreement And Became A Centerpiece Of The Louvre's Great Collection Of Near Eastern Antiquities. These Works Are Rarely Loaned, But A Remarkable Selection That Includes Many Undisputed Masterpieces, Brought To The Metropolitan Museum Of Art For Exhibition, Is Presented In This Comprehensive Publication. Susa Was Settled About 4000 B.C. And Has Yielded Striking Pottery Finds From That Prehistoric Period. A Rich Production Followed Of Objects For Daily Use, Ritual, And Luxury Living, Finely Carved In Various Materials Or Fashioned Of Clay. Monumental Sculpture Was Made In Stone Or Bronze, And Dramatic Friezes Were Composed Of Brilliantly Glazed Bricks. Among The Discoveries Are Tiny, Intricately Carved Cylinder Seals And Splendid Jewelry. Clay Balls Marked With Symbols Offer F ...
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Metropolitan Museum of Art, Date: 1992. Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG. Previous owner's name, upper board corners bumped. 1992. Metropolitan Museum of Art ISBN 0870996517 9780870996511 [US]

ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York] Hardcover 280 illustrations, 76 in color. xix + 316 pages, 4to, burgundy cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper rubbed. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, (1992). A very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

New York Metropolitan Museum of Art 1992 hardcover Very good(+) in very good jacket 280 illustrations, 76 in color. xix + 316 pages, 4to, burgundy cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper rubbed. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, (1992). A very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper.

ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York] Hardcover 280 illustrations, 76 in color. xix + 316 pages, 4to, burgundy cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper rubbed. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, (1992). A very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper.
[New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1992]

ISBN10: 0870996517, ISBN13: 9780870996511, [publisher: Harry N. Abrams,, New York,] Hardcover First Edition First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp xix, 316. Original publisher's burgundy cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. Published in Conjunction with the exhibition, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from November 17, 1992, to March 7, 1993. This book is heavy, and delivery costs may be a consideration especially outside Britain. ISBN: 0870996517 Fine in fine dust jacket.
[Wickham Market, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1992]

Distributed by H.N. Abrams 1992 hardcover Good Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.