Ancient Egyptian furniture / Geoffrey Killen.

Author/creator Killen, Geoffrey
Other author Oxbow Books (Firm)
Format Electronic
Publication InfoOxford ; Philadelphia : Oxbow Books, 2017.
Description3 volumes : illustrations ; 31 cm
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Subjects
Furniture, Ancient--Egypt. --Catalogs.

Contents vol I. 4000-1300 B.C. -- vol II. Boxes, chests and footstools -- vol III. Ramesside furniture.
Summary Geoffrey Killen presents three volumes on the forms of furniture used in ancient Egypt. Volumes 1 and 2 are revised and updated editions on the history and development of common forms of furniture used throughout the Egyptian period and of boxes, chests and footstools respectively. Volume 3 is a new synthesis of furniture of the Ramesside Empire. Each volume includes a fully illustrated catalogue of known pieces from museums around the world, classified by type with detailed analyses of the materials, tools and joinery. The splendid photographs and drawings illustrate each piece and technique.
General noteVolume 1: Revised second edition. Originally published by Aris & Phillips, 1980.
General noteVolume 2: Revised second edition. Originally published by Aris & Phillips, 1994.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2016961071
ISBN9781785704819 (v. 1 ; hardcover)
ISBN1785704818 (v. 1 ; hardcover)
ISBN9781785704857 (v. 2 ; hardcover)
ISBN1785704850 (v. 2 ; hardcover)
ISBN9781785704895 (v. 3 ; hardcover)
ISBN1785704893 (v. 3 ; hardcover)
ISBN9781785704932
ISBN1785704931

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