Egyptian predynastic anthropomorphic objects : a study of their function and significance in predynastic burial customs / by Ryna Ordynat.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ordynat, Ryna, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Antiquities, Prehistoric--Egypt.

Antiquities, Prehistoric.

Figurines, Prehistoric--Egypt.

Figurines, Prehistoric.

Grave goods--Egypt.

Grave goods.

Egypt.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iv, 120 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour)

Place of Publication:

Summertown, Oxford : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Anthropomorphic objects from the Egyptian Predynastic have been a topic of frequent study and debate, from the time they were first excavated until today. These objects, including human figurines, hippopotamus tusks, tag amulets and combs carved with the human image, continue to fascinate and perplex scholars today. Objects such as these form part of the extensive and distinctive iconographic imagery of Predynastic Egypt, and are often interpreted solely in the context of their symbolic or iconographic significance. The aim of this study is to examine these anthropomorphic objects in terms of their original context in order to determine what role they played in Predynastic burials - a useful method, as most of these objects are found in graves.

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 2018.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 4, 2018).

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781784917791

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.