Ancient Egyptian Jewelry (Paperback)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810926776
• ISBN-13: 978-0810926776
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,466,446 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource and the best book in its field, June 12, 2000

By	W. Polson "writer, jane of all trades" (Groveland, Calif.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I happened upon this book while visiting the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and it is well worth every penny. Copious full color photographs illustrate the many types of jewelry worn by the Ancient Egyptians, both in life and as funerary pieces. Manufacturing techniques are also discussed somewhat, and the Egyptian names for items are also provided. This superb reference is not only a great replacement for the out-of-print "Jewels of the Pharaohs" by Cyril Aldred, it surpasses this earlier work by providing much more detail and information.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and informative look at Egyptian jewelry designs., September 15, 1998

By A Customer

This is a beautiful book. The pictures and stories of the jewelry are fascinating. It is a great resource for the craftsperson interested in Egyptian styles or for anyone interested in Ancient Egypt or creative jewelry design.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing reference for ancient Egyptian jewelry!, September 6, 2004

By	Molly Whitaker "Art student" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I would encourage anyone to seek out a copy of this book, it is well worth a few extra dollars considering it's out of print. The photos are exceptionally rich in color and detail, all fully labeled with dates and names. As someone looking to recreate jewelry in the style of ancient Egypt, this book has been my top resource on so many levels. It lists the multitude of stones and minerals used by ancient Egyptian craftsmen, along with the tools and techniques they practiced. The contents and sections are very well organized and easy to follow, and it includes a complete index for quick reference. This book is a treasure all its own!