Green Vault: An Introduction

by Joachim Menzhausen

The Green Vault is the richest collection of valuables in Europe, and contains more than 3,000 works of art in gold, silver, precious stones, ivory, ebony, amber, glass, brass, and bronze. The name "The Green Vault" comes from a vaulted room in Dresden Castle, which was painted green, and used as a strong-room from the 16th century on. Informative text gives historical background for the beautifully photographed art.

121 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1977