History of amber

Since the most ancient times, the magical power of amber was believed in and amulets, figurines and ornaments were made from it. Amber was known to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who highly valued its decorative qualities. Gdańsk played a huge role in the history of its processing - the period from the 16th to the 18th century is referred to as the golden age of amber art. Its history is constantly being created - in factories and craftsmen's workshops and in the studios of visual artists....