Greek gold from Hellenistic Egypt
By: Michael Pfrommer with Elana Towne Markus.
Contributors: Towne-Markus, Elana.; J. Paul Getty Museum.
Series: Getty Museum studies on art
Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Los Angeles
Language: eng
Number of pages: 74
Subjects: J. Paul Getty Museum; Gold jewelry, Hellenistic -- Egypt; Gold jewelry -- Egypt; Jewelry -- California -- Los Angeles
Description: "Because the true provenance of this splendid gold jewelry in the J. Paul Getty Museum is unknown, the mystery of exactly what it is must be solved. Why are these lovely ornaments called Greek gold? How do we know they must have been produced in Egypt during Hellenistic times, the period that coincides with the Ptolemaic dynasty? Was the owner simply a wealthy member of society? A member of the court? Or a priestess?

The journey through three centuries, beginning about 350 B.C., takes us from the empire-building Alexander the Great to the beguilingly ambitious Kleopatra VII, along the way providing answers to those questions. This sweep through the turbulent history of the eastern Mediterranean gives a picture of the Greek-Egyptian blending of religion and art.

Although much is left to the imagination, the basic facts do come to light, and the facets and surfaces of the Getty's golden treasure enrich us with new understanding."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 65-69).