goldwork

goldwork, ornaments, jewelry, and vessels created from gold. Such works have figured in almost every stage of civilization as symbols of wealth and power.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Modern Goldwork
• Goldwork of Asia and the Americas
• The Renaissance
• The Middle Ages
• The Ancient World
• Bibliography

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