Notes On Turquois In The East (1913)

by Berthold Laufer

Book Overview

""Notes on Turquois in the East"" is a book written by Berthold Laufer in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the history, production, and trade of turquoise in Central Asia, specifically in the regions of Persia, Turkestan, and Tibet. Laufer, a renowned anthropologist and ethnographer, provides an extensive analysis of the cultural significance of turquoise in these regions, including its use in jewelry, art, and religious practices. The book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165489198
• ISBN13: 9781165489190
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"