Tutankhamun

by James, T. G. H.; Luca, Araldo De

• ISBN13: 9781586637422
• ISBN10: 1586637428
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Metro Books

Summary

A brilliantly produced volume on one of the most intriguing historical figures ever-oversized and lavishly illustrated with 8 pages of gatefolds, 400 color images, the highest quality paper, and a three-piece linen-bound cover! Until Howard Carter finally discovered Tutankhamun's tomb, the magnificence of the young king's legacy, left behind more than 3,000 years ago, was merely legend. What Carter unearthed in 1922, after years of painstaking work, exceeded anyone's expectations--and created a worldwide sensation. Come along on Carter's groundbreaking archeological adventure, courtesy of the British Museum's longtime keeper of Egyptian antiquities and author of several books on the subject. From the first shovel that dug into Egyptian earth to the uncovering of Tut's body, you're there every step of the way, enlightened by knowledge of the life and background of the Boy Pharaoh, this incredible historical significance of his brief reign, and an overview of his world. Renowned art photographer Araldo De Luca brings us virtually inside the tomb with over 400 pictures all taken especially for this book: from pendants, bangles, and collars to furniture, royal regalia and weapons, this is a dazzling display in both words and all-new photographs of the most breathtaking treasure trove in the history of the world.

Author Biography

T.G.H. James was born in 1923 in Neath, South Wales. Educated at Oxford University, he spent his whole professional life at the British Museum, where he was Keeper of Egyptian Antiquities from 1974 to 1988. He has worked in Egypt on excavations and on epigraphic projects and has lectured widely in Europe and the USA. He has written widely on all aspects of ancient Egyptian history, art and culture

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 10
Tutankhamun and His Times: The Historical Background	p. 18
The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun	p. 44
A Treasure above All Treasures	p. 76
Personal Funerary Equipment	p. 82
Servant Figures	p. 110
Personal Ritual Objects	p. 128
Ritual Furniture and Objects	p. 136
Figures of Anthropomorphic Deities	p. 144
Figures of Animal Deities	p. 150
Amulets	p. 158
Royal Figures	p. 172
Royal Regalia	p. 180
Dress and Cosmetic Objects	p. 188
Jewelry	p. 200
Personal Possessions	p. 260
Weapons	p. 272
Boats	p. 282
Furniture and Boxes	p. 286
Vessels and other Objects of Calcite	p. 305
List of Objects	p. 316
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