Manual of Egyptian archæology and guide to the study of antiquities in Egypt. For the use of students and travellers (1914)
Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916, Johns, Agnes Sophia Griffith, 1859- · New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons; London, H. Grevel and Co. · leaf 234
tands arealready opened. Two young slaves are rubbing theliving guests with sweet-scented essences taken froman alabaster jar. Two sumptuously attired womenare presenting to the deceased metal bowls full offlowers, grain, and perfumes, placing them in turn ona square table. Meanwhile three other… … 208 PAINTING AND SCULPTURE. with hierogl\phs, in front of which the guests wereseated during the ceremony. Elsewhere the sceneof action is clearly indicated by tufts of grass or bytrees if it occurred in the open country, by red sandif in the desert, or by a belt of reeds and lotus if inthe…
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