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 334
, oranimals, and for spoons (fig. 271). Rudely carved tuskswere also placed in the graves (fig. 272). Figures ofmen and women—the latter wrapped in long cloaks—inscribed plaques, cylinders, and tusks inscribed with IVORY CARVINGS. 307 rows of animals, birds, and human figures (fig. 273)are also… … -^ Fig. 271.—Ivory spoon, combs, and hairpins,predynastic. At Oxford. Fig. 272.—Tuskcarved withhuman face. it was stained green or red. It was in great requestfor inlaying furniture, chairs, beds, and coffers ; 30^ TiiE Industrial arts.
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