The Gayer-Anderson Cat: Britisch Museum Objects in Focus - Brossura

Spencer, Neal

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0714119733 ISBN 13: 9780714119731

Casa editrice: British Museum Pubns Ltd, 2007

Riassunto

The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. A superb example of ancient metal craftsmanship, its elegant form, gold jewellery and elaborate necklace with solar symbols encapsulate for many the mysterious nature of Egyptian religion. This book presents a detailed description of the Cat, illustrated by outstanding new photography, as well as a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. Surprising new finds from scientific analyses are presented for the first time, shedding light on the Cat's somewhat traumatic modern history, from its acquisition by the British Army major and avid antiques collector John Gayer-Anderson to its donation to the British Museum.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Neal Spencer is a curator of Egyptian antiquities at the British Museum.

Product Description:

The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. Surprising new finds from scientific analyses are presented for the first time, shedding light on the cat's modern history, from its acquisition by the British Army major and avid antiquities collector John Gayer-Anderson to its donation to the British Museum. The fascinating narrative is complemented by outstanding new photography.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: British Museum Pubns Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0714119733
• ISBN 13: 9780714119731
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 64