9780500237540

Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience

Cleveland Museum of Art; Kimbell Art Museum; Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art

ISBN 10: 0500237549 / 0-500-23754-9
ISBN 13: 9780500237540
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Hardcover
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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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Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience (ISBN: 0500237549 / 0-500-23754-9)
Cleveland Museum of Art;Kimbell Art Museum;Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
ISBN 10: 0500237549
ISBN 13: 9780500237540
Bookseller: Warren Art Books (Merchantville, NJ, U.S.A.)
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Book Description: Thames & Hudson, New York, 1998. Hard Cover. Book Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. New hardcover in dust jacket. 224 color plates, 250 b./ w ill. 288 pages. Bookseller Inventory # 022617

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