num_pages: 255
description: The intricate beauty of shells has captivated humans since the earliest times. They have been worn as amulets to bring fertility, good fortune or protection from the evil eye. But above all, their beauty has fired the imagination of artists and craftsmen through the ages. Their work forms the heart of this book.
language: English
title: The Shell: A World of Decoration and Ornament
publisher: Thames & Hudson