Description

If all of Ancient Egypt’s portable artifacts were housed in a single location, the work of students, historians, and enthusiasts would be vastly simplified. Instead, these treasures are dispersed across museums and collections around the world. This book gathers nearly 200 of the most significant pieces, offering both context and vivid insight into the rich culture of Ancient Egypt. From a 5,000-year-old Predynastic pottery bowl decorated with model hippopotami to finely woven sandals made from grass, reeds, and papyrus to a wooden sundial amulet from the early Roman period, this compelling and beautifully illustrated volume provides an evocative overview of three millennia of civilization along the Nile.