The Treasures of the Parthenon and Erechtheion

by Diane Harris

The Parthenon and the Erechtheion, two of the best-known monuments of ancient Athens, were once filled with countless priceless treasures, from furniture and musical instruments to jewelry of gold, silver, and bronze. This unique volume presents for the first time the only evidence we have for this massive collection of ancient objets d'art--the annually inscribed inventories by Athenian officials. The author provides the first ever translations of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198149409
• ISBN13: 9780198149408
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"