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2021

Journal article

Heavy metal and the beauty industry: an unexpected connection from ancient Afghanistan

Explores the relationship between facial whiteners, cosmetic containers and by-products of the metal industry by reference to archaeological finds from Afghanistan and objects seized by UK law enforcement and now in the National Museum of Afghanistan

Simpson, St John
Afghanistan, cosmetic, and Bronze Age