Amber in Prehistoric Britain (int-uk)

Infrared absorption spectroscopy is able to pinpoint the source of British Prehistoric amber, here shown by analysis of all surviving finds to be predominantly Baltic. This leads on to a discussion of British amber in a European context, and of its particular significance as a social indicator, and as an item of trade or exchange. Complete with catalogue, analyses, drawings. 231p with figs. (Oxbow Monograph 8, 1991) PbBeck, Curt is the author of 'Amber in Prehistoric Britain (int-uk)' with ISBN 9780946897308 and ISBN 0946897301.