Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology

by Edited by Paul T. Nicholson , Ian Shaw

• ISBN13: 9780521120982
• ISBN10: 0521120985
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Aimed primarily at Egyptologists and archaeologists, this book covers all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt, from the construction of the pyramids and the carving of statues to techniques of mummification, boat-building, jewelery making, ancient brewing, carpentry, hairstyling, tailoring and basket weaving. Drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic and laboratory work, it is the first book since the 1920s to describe current research into the actual basics of life in Pharaonic Egypt. The twenty-five chapters, by well-regarded scholars, present up-to-date and accessible information on a wide array of techniques.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Inorganic Materials

Stone

Soil

Painting materials

Pottery

Metals

Egyptian faience

Glass

Organic Materials

Papyrus

Basketry

Textiles

Leatherwork and skin products

Ivory and related materials

Ostrich eggshells

Wood

Mummies and mummification

Oil, fat and wax

Resins, amber and bitumen

Adhesives and binders

Hair

Food Technology

Cereal production and processing

Brewing and baking

Viticulture and wine production

Fruit, vegetables, pulses and condiments

Meat Processing

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