| A Catalogue of Egyptian Cosmetic Palettes in the Manchester University Museum Collection Contributor(s): Patenaude, Julie (Author), Shaw, Garry J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 190613720X ISBN-13: 9781906137205 Publisher: Golden House Publications OUR PRICE: $57.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Egypt - Art | Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General - Art | History - Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 932 |
| LCCN: 2011501164 |
| Series: Catalogue Egypt Collections Manchester Museum |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.61 lbs) 119 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Following an introduction on Egypt's Predynastic Period, cosmetic palettes in general, methodology, and the origins of the Manchester Egyptian collection, this volume brings together every Predynastic cosmetic palette in the museum, providing details on type, dimensions, provenance, date and context, along with a description and bibliography. This data is then analysed according to provenance, type, date, acquisition source and context, followed by illustrations of specific graves and a full bibliography. Photographs of the palettes are then provided. |