Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels
Author | : Barbara G. Aston |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015055193000 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels by : Barbara G. Aston
Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels written by Barbara G. Aston and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aston studies the stone types used by the ancient Egyptians in the production of different artefact types. Having made a thorough study of stone vessels in a number of museums, Aston collected stone samples from both known and potential quarry sites. Each stone type is discussed in turn, and then the different forms of the vessels produced. A glossary of geological terms is given at the back, as well as the names of stones in English, French and German.