Based on introduction to online catalogue of ancient carved amber in the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Jewelry : never just jewelry
Amber magic?
What is amber?
Where is amber found
The properties of amber
Ancient names for amber
Color and other optical characteristics : ancient perception and reception
Ancient literary sources on the origins of amber
Amber and forgery
The ancient transport of amber
Literary sources on the use of amber
Amber medicine, amber amulets
Archeological evidence for the use of figured amber : three periods of abundance
The working of amber : ancient evidence and modern analysis
The production of ancient figured amber objects.
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Amber and the ancient world by Faya Causey. ISBN 9781606060827. Published by J. Paul Getty Museum in 2011. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
