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Mummy in Ancient Egypt
Equipping the Dead for Eternity
by Aidan Dodson ; Salima Ikram
ISBN: 0500050880
ISBN-13: 9780500050880
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published date: 1998
Size: 8.5 x 10.75 inches
Weight: 3.75 pounds
Pages: 352
Publisher's Notes
This fascinating, illustrated account surveys the entire panoply of Egyptian burial practices over 3,000 years, examining burial rites and tomb development. 460 illustrations, 30 in color.
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The Mummy in Ancient Egypt: Equipping the Dead for Eternity
Ikram, Salima & Dodson, Aidan
New York: Thames & Hudson, 1998. Hardcover. NF./NF.. no. First modern account to survey the entire panoply of egyptian burial equipment over 3000 years. 485 illustrations, 37 in colour. Heavy book may require more postage. Hardcover ( more information)
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