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Reviewed by Francesca: The technological skills and knowledge of the Ancient Egyptians are presented in this unabridged reprint. The chapters provide precise details on building materials, cosmetics, fibres, glass, metals, stones, pottery, oils and wood. Mummification and writing materials are also discussed. Recommended for all, this is an excellent scholarly introduction to have for studies and references.

Reviewed by Francesca: A much awaited book, this is the latest comprehensive study of Ancient Egyptian materials, offering essays on subjects such as stone, metals, faience, glass, papyrus, textiles, leather, ivory, wood, oil, resins and food, and covering from the Predynastic to the Ptolemaic periods. Every chapter, which includes extensive bibliographical references, was written either by an Egyptologist or by a specialist of the subject; contributors include Janine Bourriau, Rosalie David, Joann Fletcher, Nigel Hepper, Salima Ikram, Barry Kemp, Geoffrey Killen, Paul T. Nicholson, Stephen Quirke, Ian Shaw and John Tait. Fully illustrated, it also clearly explains the techniques used in the identification of materials. This is an excellent reference for every student and scholar of Egyptology.

From Amazon.com: This volume is part of Marshall Clagett's three-volume study of the various aspects of science of Ancient Egypt. Volume Two covers calendars, clocks, and astonomical monuments. Within each area of treatment there is a fair chronology evident as benefits a historical work covering three millenia of activity. Includes more than 100 illustrations of documents and scientific objects.

From AEB: The author exposes the difficulties of the identification and naming of stones, and key maps to quarry locations and describes the materials. Each type of rock used for stone vessels is described, and its identification, sources and dating discussed.

From AEB: The author exposes the difficulties of the identification and naming of stones, and key maps to quarry locations and describes the materials. Each type of rock used for stone vessels is described, and its identification, sources and dating discussed.

Note from Francesca : A companion to an exhibition taking place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this book presents colored panel and shroud portraits of Roman Egypt. Contributors, including R. Bagnall, M. Bierbrier, K. Gschwantler, J. Taylor and S. Walker, give a concise acccount of mummy portraits and their discovery, as well as the Fayum and its people. Extensively illustrated in color, this is a useful book covering a little-known subject. An excellent reference for everyone.