This revised second edition examines the common forms of furniture used in ancient Egypt, so much of which has been preserved by the dry Egyptian climate and has long been admired for the quality of its design and construction. The story begins with the earliest known pieces and ends with the spectacular discoveries from the 18th dynasty represented mainly by the magnificent furniture from the tomb of Tutankhamun. The insight which Dr Killen brings in the detailed explanations of the materials, techniques and designs of the master craftsmen of ancient Egypt, gives this book a special significance. There is a catalogue of known pieces from museums around the world, classified by type – beds, stools, chairs and tables – with detailed analyses of the materials, tools and joinery. The splendid photographs and drawings illustrate each piece and technique.
Author(s): Geoffrey Killen
Series: Ancient Egyptian Furniture Volume I
Edition: 2nd
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 181
Contents
......Page 6
List of Figures......Page 8
List of Plates......Page 10
Acknowledgements......Page 14
Abbreviations and Sigla......Page 16
Chapter 1. Furniture Materials......Page 18
Chapter 2. Tools......Page 30
Chapter 3. Bedframes......Page 50
Chapter 4. Stools......Page 76
Chapter 5. Chairs......Page 108
Chapter 6. Tables......Page 134
Chapter 7. Vase Stands......Page 144
Catalogue of Museum Collections......Page 152
Bibliography......Page 180
