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Author: Curtis, John
Subjects: *ANTIQUITIES, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, *PREHISTORIC goldwork, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL museums & collections, *FORGERY of antiquities
Abstract: Considers the Oxus Treasure in the British Museum, the excavations at Takht-i Sangin and the collection of gold objects in the Miho Museum in Japan. Scope of the Oxus Treasure; Provenance of the Oxus Treasure; Discussion on the authenticity of The Oxus Treasure in the British Museum; Origin of the name Takht-i Sangin; Description of the Bactrian Treasure in the Miho Museum.
Published: 2004
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Author: Campbell, Robert B.
Subjects: *CALIFORNIA Gold Rush, 1848-1852, *PREHISTORIC goldwork
Abstract: Features the exhibition `Gold Fever! The Lure and Legacy of the California Gold Rush' at the Oakland Museum of California. Venue and schedule of exhibitions around California; Project director and designer; Audio component by Antenna Theater.
Published: 1999
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Author: Vickers, Michael
Subjects: *PREHISTORIC goldwork, *NABATAEAN pottery, *PREHISTORIC pottery
Abstract: Focuses on Hellenistic and Roman gold vessels and red-gloss pottery. Nabataean gold; Nabataean pottery; Skeuomorphism; Ceramic frontier; Social implications; Indian dimension; Roman dimension.
Published: 1994
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Author: Menon, Shanti
Subjects: *PREHISTORIC goldwork
Abstract: Features the 1995 discovery of the fifty sons of Ramses by archeologist Kent Weeks. Information on Egyptologist Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb; Description of King Tutankhamen's tomb; Other artifacts found.
Published: 1996

Author: Bower, Bruce
Subjects: *NECKLACES, *PREHISTORIC goldwork, *GOLD jewelry, *ARCHAEOLOGICAL excavations, *INTERMENT, *RADIOCARBON dating
Abstract: The article discusses the discovery of an ancient gold necklace in Peru. Archaeologists discovered the necklace, which was constructed from gold and stone beads, during the excavation of a burial pit at Jiskairumoko, Peru. The necklace was tested using radiocarbon methods which indicated it was several thousand years old.
Published: 2008
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Author: Perry, Carolyn
Subjects: *PREHISTORIC goldwork, *CHARIOTS, *ARCHAEOLOGY, *CHRYSELEPHANTINE sculpture
Abstract: The article focuses on the miniature chariot of gold, a part of mysterious treasure which is a subject of debate till the date. This chariot is a part of the treasure which was found near on the River Oxus, known today as Amu Darya, in modern Tajikistan. The front of the chariot is decorated by with an image of Bes, the Egyptian dwarf-god. The driver of this chariot were a belted tunic, a typical median cap and a necklace of goldwire. The other person on the chariot is of some status as he is seated sideways on a gold bench.
Published: 2006

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