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Egypt was the Golden Land of the ancient world, and it was here that techniques for the mining and refining of gold were developed. This precious metal played an integral part in the life and culture of ancient Egyptians and was widely used for jewellery, ornament and valued objects. Featuring over 400 photographs, this volume presents a wide range of ancient Egyptian gold objects and jewels. It constitutes a study of the subject, not only revealing some dazzling jewellery and metalwork but also... Egypt was the Golden Land of the ancient world, and it was here that techniques for the mining and refining of gold were developed. This precious metal played an integral part in the life and culture of ancient Egyptians and was widely used for jewellery, ornament and valued objects. Featuring over 400 photographs, this volume presents a wide range of ancient Egyptian gold objects and jewels. It constitutes a study of the subject, not only revealing some dazzling jewellery and metalwork but also tracing the development of the goldsmiths' techniques and fashions. The authors draw on textual evidence, representations from tomb wall-paintings and other archaeological remains to examine the place of gold in the lives of the ancient Egyptians: whether soldiers on the great expeditions to the desert mines, goldsmiths in their workshops or nobles and kings and the style and fashion of the jewellery that they wore. Belief in the magic and spiritual power of gold led the Egyptians to bury their dead adorned with golden amulets and jewels, resting among storehouses of treasures for enjoyment in the afterlife. The tombs - and the treasures they contained - have attracted tomb robbers since antiquity, but those that survived are so overwhelming that Howard Carter entering the tomb of Tutankhamun or Pierre Montet uncovering the treasures of the royal tombs at Tanis could not believe their eyes. These, and the many other great discoveries by Egyptologists in recent years, complete this study of one of the greatest art forms of the ancient world.Taal: Engels;Afmetingen: 25x325x245 mm;Gewicht: 788,00 gram;Verschijningsdatum: september 1999;ISBN10: 1860645275;ISBN13: 9781860645273; Engelstalig | Hardcover | 1999.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Claras [819483], East Hoathly, United Kingdom.
Hardback published by I. B. Touris & Co. Ltd., 1999. No dustwrapper. Plain cream binding slightly marked in places. Good condition. This is a heavy book and may incur extra postal and packing charges.

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ancient,appreciation,art history,arts music and photography,criticism,egypt,history,history and criticism,humanities,sculpture, The fire-and-ice shimmer of carnelian and turquoise in a falcon-shaped necklace, the obsidian gaze of a lapis-encrusted mummy mask, the sheen of pearls and amethyst in a princess's belt, and above all, the dazzling, liquid splendor of gold--representing the quintessence of godliness and encasing the divine Pharaoh's mummy to safeguard his immortality--all of these and more are to be found in the feast for the eyes that is Gold of the Pharaohs. The belief in the magic and divine power of gold led the Egyptians to bury their dead among vast storehouses of treasures. Even after centuries of grave robbing, what remains is so overwhelming that Howard Carter, entering the tomb of Tutankhamen, and Pierre Monet, walking into that of the King of Tanis, could not believe their eyes. In addition to reproducing objects at those famous sites, the book showcases the huge caches of gold found in the pyramids of Meroe, in the grave of Cheops's mother, in Queen Ahotep's tomb, in the graves of princesses of the Middle Kingdom and Early Dynasties, in the Serapeum of Saqqara, and elsewhere. Hans Wolfgang Mller not only describes the excavations but also recounts the adventures of the archaeologists who made such momentous discoveries. Featuring hundreds of spectacular color photographs, Gold of the Pharaohs presents the widest range of ancient Egyptian gold objects and jewels ever assembled in a single volume. As well as depicting the most highly prized possessions of a long-vanished civiliza.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Hay-on-Wye Booksellers [50563749], Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom.
Unused. A lot of light scratches and slight shelf wear on jacket. Content is fine.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books From California [939515], Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.