Vintage From the Lands of the Scythians - 1975 Metropolitan Museum Art Book

Glittering goldwork, mythic beasts and the material culture of the ancient Eurasian steppe fill From the Lands of the Scythians: Ancient Treasures from the Museums of the U.S.S.R., 3000 B.C.-100 B.C. Published for a landmark 1975 exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this richly illustrated catalog explores Scythian art, archaeology and antiquities drawn largely from Soviet museum collections. Condition Good vintage condition with noticeable wear to the softcover. Cover has surface scratches, edge and corner wear, and multiple creases. There is creasing along the length of the spine. Interior pages appear generally aside from a small tea stain on the inner cover. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Publication Details Title: From the Lands of the Scythians: Ancient Treasures from the Museums of the U.S.S.R., 3000 B.C.-100 B.C. Contributor: Boris Piotrovsky, with introduction by Ann Farkas Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Los Angeles County Museum of Art Publication Year: 1975 Edition/Printing: First Edition ISBN: 0-87099-143-4 Language: English Measurements Height: 11 Width: 8.5 Thickness: 0.5 Binding Softcover Features 1975 first edition Illustrated exhibition catalog Scythian goldwork and antiquities Oversized format Additional Notes All books are vintage and may show age-related wear consistent with their history. Please review all photos carefully. A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.