This heavily illustrated art book by Silvia Malaguzzi, published in 2000 by Rizzoli New York, provides a comprehensive historical and cultural exploration of pearls in art, jewelry, and mythology from antiquity through the Art Deco period. The volume features full-color reproductions of masterpieces by artists like Botticelli and Jan van Eyck, alongside detailed photographs of opulent museum-grade jewelry and whimsical pearl figures. The item is in very good condition with crisp, clean internal pages. Dimensions: 29.5cm x 26.5cm