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The origins and use of the potter's wheel in ancient Egypt / S.K. Doherty.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Doherty, S. K., author.
- Series:
- Archaeopress Egyptology ; 7.
- Archaeopress Egyptology ; 7
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Pottery, Egyptian.
- Egypt--Civilization--To 332 B.C.
- Egypt.
- Civilization.
- Egypt--Antiquities.
- Antiquities.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour).
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Archaeopress, [2015]
- System Details:
- text file
- Summary:
- The invention of the wheel is often highlighted as one of humankinds' most significant inventions. Wheels do not exist in nature, and so can be viewed entirely as a human-inspired invention. Machinery too, was relatively rare in the ancient world. The potter's wheel is arguably the most significant machine introduced into Egypt, second only perhaps to the drill, the loom and the bellows for smelting metal. This volume examines this topic.
- Notes:
- Includes QR code.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781784910617
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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