Although made of common materials, faience took on the splendor of gold or semiprecious gems and was highly prized by the ancient Egyptians. This is the first publication to analyze fully the significance of faience in ancient Egypt, and to present the most marvelous examples of its creations. More than 150 pieces, drawn from public and private collections around the world are reproduced and described here in detail. 350 illustrations, 150 in color.
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Although made of common materials, faience took on the splendor of gold or semiprecious gems and was highly prized by the ancient Egyptians. This is the first publication to analyze fully the significance of faience in ancient Egypt, and to present the most marvelous examples of its creations. More than 150 pieces, drawn from public and private collections around the world are reproduced and described here in detail. 350 illustrations, 150 in color.
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Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Previous owner's name sticker on endpaper with a scuffed mark on same page where tape was removed, otherwise Very nice dustjacket and text with No Writing in it. Ships with tracking the same or next business day from New Haven, CT. We fully guarantee to ship the exact same item as listed and work hard to maintain our excellent customer service.
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As New in Near Fine dust jacket. 0500237549. Published by Thames and Hudson, London. Cover is black with silver imprint on front and silver lettering on spine. Blue endpapers. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Lavishly illustrated with 224 color pictures and 259 b/w pictures. Editorial assistance by Georgina Borromeo; technical editing by Mimi Leveque. "Made from the sand of the desert...the ceramic known today as faience was both a versatile and magical material. From late Predynastic to Roman times it was shaped into myriad objects, such as amulets, chalices, beads, jewelry, animal and human figurines, inkwells, dolls, game boards, inlays and tiles, and used by many Egyptians, especially royalty and the court circle...Over 200...objects from museums and collections in Europe and the USA have been selected for this, the first interpretative study to presnet Egyptian faienece in both an academic and visually exciting way...essay by five leading scholars..." Also includes a technical glossary, bibliography, maps and chronological table. Oversized, .5.5#.; B&W and Color Illustrations; 9 1/2 x 12 1/2; 288 pages; Cover has very slight bumping. DJ has some light edge wear and rubbing/scuffing; in a mylar cover.
