Florence dunn friedman editor (1 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Quoting from the back cover of the book: "Often made from the desert sand but possessing the allure of gold and semiprecious gems, the ceramic known today as Egyptian faience was both a versatile and magical material. From late Predynastic to Roman times it was shaped into a myriad of objects, such as amulets, chalices, beads, jewelry, animal and human figurines, inkwells, dolls, game boards, inlays, and tiles used by many Egyptians but especially royalty and the court circle. Dull and almost colorless when it entered the kiln, faience was transformed by firing into the sparkling blue of the Egyptian sky and a wide range of other scintillating colors. More than just a practical and useful material, faience was imbued by the ancient Egyptians with great symbolic significance--resplendent with radiance and filled with the shimmer of celestial light, it was the perfect metaphor for life, rebirth and immortality." The book is very well illustrated with 484 illustrations, 224 of which are in color. Condition: This book is in very good condition. There is some very light edge wear to the front cover, less so to the rear. Otherwise, as the photos show, it is without wear or blemish. Inside, the book is unmarked and the pages and plates are clean and bright throughout, without toning or foxing of any kind. The binding is tight and sound. This book is not ex-library or a remainder. Many (illustrator).…