Gifts for the gods : images from Egyptian temples /

Gifts for the gods : images from Egyptian temples /

Throughout their long history, the ancient Egyptians crafted exquisite statues of bronze, copper, silver and gold as offerings to their gods and for use in temples and shrines. This title focuses on the art and significance of Egyptian metal statuary, presenting insights and up-to-date information o...

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Main Author: Hill, Marsha, 1949- (Editor)

Corporate Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)

Other Authors: Schorsch, Deborah (Editor, Contributor)

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: New York : New Haven : The Metropolitan Museum of Art ; Yale University Press, 2007

Subjects:

Sculpture, Egyptian > Exhibitions.
Sculpture, Ancient > Egypt > Exhibitions.
Metal sculpture > Egypt > Exhibitions.
Statues > Egypt > Exhibitions.
Temples > Egypt > Exhibitions.

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Call Number: DT 59.N51 G54

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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-231) and index. 
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