Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916, Lee, Elizabeth · London, T. Fisher Unwin · leaf 96
Studies in Egyptian Art and have a common origin. I do not so far know any, but I ought to add to what I have said the indication of a special sign by which they can be distinguished. The Egyptians were accustomed to paint their statues and bas- reliefs, and the colours in which … STATUE OF RANOFIR. selves with Egyptian art neglect Cairo Museum. facts of this kind. During my stay in Egypt I have endeavoured to bring them out, and it is in co-ordinating them systematically that I have been able to verify the existence, either at Memphis itself or in the ancient village of…
Art, Egyptian · Sculpture, Egyptian
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