Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · New York, Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 111
generallevel of mediocrity. We know even less of the furniture thanof the jewelry, for we are reduced to seeking information frombas-reliefs as to the appearance of linen-chests, jewel-boxes, seats,beds and tables; the representations of these objects give us agood idea of the inventive taste and… … 170.—ENAMELLED CHAISIBER OF KING ZOSER(From the Drawing- by Segato). MEMPHITE ART founders, goldsmiths and potters who catered for the masses hadthe same instinctive sense of grace and harmony to which I havecalled attention in the creations of the painters and sculptors whoworked for Pharaoh.…
Art -- Egypt · Egypt -- Antiquities
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