Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven: Women in Ancient Egypt [Paperback]

Anne K. Capel (Author), Glenn E. Markoe (Author)

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Hudson Hills Press (Jan 21 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1555951295
ISBN-13: 978-1555951290
Product Dimensions: 31.3 x 23.9 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 1.5 Kg
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,426,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The first-of-its-kind exhibit cataloged here focuses on the women of Egypt from all levels of society in works compiled strictly from American collections by American curators. Because the quantity of written records is limited (though enormous in comparison to most early societies), there is still much guesswork involved in determining the place women held in Egyptian society. It is clear that, unlike most ancient and not-so-ancient societies, Egypt conferred on women the legal right to own property and to barter their own goods, which means a larger record for current study. The essays here are both erudite and fascinating to read; the illustrations are clear and well presented in conjunction with the text. An excellent new resource for public and academic collections about ancient Egypt and its art as well as for women's studies collections; highly recommended.?Mary Morgan Smith, Northland P.L., Pittsburgh
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Masterpieces of Egyptian art from great American collections illuminate the role of women in ancient Egyptian society. Here are stone and wood sculpture; wall painting; statuettes; mummy case and coffin; jewellery and utensils in gold, faience, bronze and glass.

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5.0 out of 5 stars an attractive book for everyone, Jun 16 2000

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This review is from: Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven: Women in Ancient Egypt (Paperback)

Ancient Egyptian art was the star attraction of the Mediterranean world for 3000 years, only for some of it to be transported to various museums across the world. This book examines those scenes in over 25 American museums as well as private collections which serve to shed light on the role of Ancient Egyptian women in their society. Objects such as mummy cases, coffins, statues and other sacred items also hold much information. The book contains essays by Egyptologists Janet H. Johnson, Catherine H. Roehrig and Betsy M. Bryan. A chronological index, map, beautiful photos, bibliography and index have also been included. It is an excellent book, recommended for all serious students and scholars to have in their private libraries.

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