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Russian Niello (Русское Черневое Искусство). Marina Postnikov, Nina Platonov, Bella Ulyanov. Iskusstvo, 1972. 144 pages, illustrated. Text in Russian.
From the days of Kievan Rus, Slavic craftsmen have worked in niello, which is an alloy that produces a black finish to metal). List of vintage and contemporary masters in the field. A great reference book collectors of Russian niello and related fields.
Good condition, binding rough, contents near fine. 1 copy only.