Description |
112 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
Contents |
A short introduction to Egyptian amulets -- Amulets of gods, goddesses and scared animals -- Amulets of protection and aversion -- Scarabs for the living and funerary scarabs -- Amulets of assimilation -- Amulets of power -- Amulets of offerings, possessions and property -- Materials and their symbolism. |
Note |
"Copublished with British Museum Press, London"--P. [4] of cover. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 108) and index. |
Subject |
Amulets, Egyptian.
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Egypt -- Antiquities.
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ISBN |
029270464X |
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