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 301
tradition, enfeebled and de-generate, but still living and capable of beinginvigorated with new life. The changes that occurredin the middle of the third century, the incursionsof the barbarians, and the progress and triumph ofChristianity led to the abandonment of the work andthe dispersion of the… … Fig. 227.—Slate palettes, predynastic and First D^nastj,Ashmolean Museum, Oxford. Love of luxury and of beauty very early invaded allclasses of society. Living or dead, the Egyptian likedto load himself with jewellery and costly amulets, andto surround himself with elaborate furniture and 274 SLATE…
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