Ancient Egyptian Furniture Volume I: 4000-1300 BC 1

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. Table of Contents List of Figures List of Plates Acknowledgements Abbreviations and Sigla Chapter Furniture Materials Chapter Tools Chapter Bedframes Chapter Stools Chapter Chairs Chapter Tables Chapter Vase stands Catalogue of Museum Collections Bibliography Major synthesis and catalogue of surviving items of Egyptian furniture of 4000 - 1300 BC, together with detailed analyses of the materials, tools and joinery 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 Geoffrey Killen present three volumes on the forms of furniture used in ancient Egypt. Volumes 1 and 2 are revised and updated editions on the history and development of common forms of furniture used throughout the Egyptian period and of boxes, chests and footstools respectively. Volume 3 is a new synthesis of furniture of the Ramesside Empire. Each volume includes a fully illustrated catalogue of known pieces from museums around the world, classified by type with detailed analyses of the materials, tools and joinery. The splendid photographs and drawings illustrate each piece and technique Annotation Geoffrey Killen presents three volumes that discuss the forms and uses of furniture in ancient Egypt. The first two volumes are updated editions which examine the materials, tools and common forms of furniture used in ancient Egypt. The third volume is a new work that concentrates on the types of furniture used by the ruling, priestly and artisan classes during the Ramesside period. Each volume is elaborately illustrated with photographs and detailed technical drawings together with a catalogue of furniture and fragments of furniture preserved in world museums. 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