{"product_id":"cosmetic-sets-of-late-iron-age-and-roman-britain-181-british-museum-research-publication-9780861591817","title":"Cosmetic Sets of Late Iron Age and Roman Britain","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCosmetic sets are small two-piece bronze toilet implements for  the preparation of mineral powders, probably colourings for the  eyelids and face. Found almost exclusively in Britain, they range  in date from the Late Iron Age to the 4th century. An association  with fertility is indicated by the crescent shape, by overtly  phallic imagery and by the twinning of male and female animal  heads. Ralph Jackson's research led to proper recognition of the type,  and subsequently the British Museum has built up the largest  single collection (160 examples). This catalogue includes not  only the British Museum examples but also those in other museums  and private collections throughout Britain. It focuses on  typology and function but also considers manufacture, including  the results of scientific analysis, followed by full discussions  of decoration, context, distribution and dating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is well written and the text is complemented by excellent colour plates, clear graphics and an easy to navigate, illustrated catalogue of 625 components. It makes a very valuable contribution to Iron Age and Roman scholarship and it should be on the bookshelves of all those studying these periods, especially those interested in the continuity of practice and tradition. -- Archaeological Journal Archaeological Journal In conclusion it can be said that this study is remarkable in its careful and thorough analysis of the finds themselves, their contexts and distribution. It is an impressive demonstration of how decades spent thinking (on and off) about a subject and discussing it with others from every possible angle can pay off.' -- Bryn Mawr Classical Review Bryn Mawr Classical Review","brand":"British Museum Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528250597719,"sku":"9780861591817","price":48.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780861591817.jpg?v=1731870941","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/cosmetic-sets-of-late-iron-age-and-roman-britain-181-british-museum-research-publication-9780861591817","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}