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Golden Mummies of Egypt: Interpreting Identities from the Graeco-Roman Period

Hardback

Main Details

Title Golden Mummies of Egypt: Interpreting Identities from the Graeco-Roman Period
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Campbell Price
Illustrated by Julia Thorne
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:248
Dimensions(mm): Height 285,Width 235
Category/GenreEgyptian archaeology and Egyptology
Local history
ISBN/Barcode 9781526172716
ClassificationsDewey:932.007442733
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 201 colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
NZ Release Date 8 March 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Golden Mummies of Egypt presents new insights and a rich perspective on beliefs about the afterlife during an era when Egypt was part of the Greek and Roman worlds (c. 300 BCE-200 CE). This beautifully illustrated book, featuring photography by Julia Thorne, accompanies Manchester Museum's first-ever international touring exhibition. Golden Mummies of Egypt is a visually spectacular exhibition that offers visitors unparalleled access to the museum's outstanding collection of Egyptian and Sudanese objects - one of the largest in the UK.

Author Biography

Campell Price is Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum -- .

Reviews

'Golden mummies of Egypt presents a rich perspective on Egyptian mummies and western approaches to them. Based around an exhibition of Manchester Museum's collection and informed by the history of its development, Campbell Price's treatment, with beautiful photographs by Julia Thorne, offers many new insights into ancient practices and their modern interpreters.' John Baines, Emeritus Professor of Egyptology, University of Oxford -- .