Gifts of the Nile, author Piotr Bienkowski and Angela MJ Tooley.

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The beautiful and extraordinary objects that have survived from Egypt's ancient civilisation have always excited awe and wonder. Although most have been found buried in tombs, many were originally intended for everyday use, and they give us an amazingly fresh and vivid picture of the living world of ancient Egyptians. This book focuses on the Egyptian antiquities in the Liverpool Museum's collections to provide a colourful introduction to the land and its culture in ancient times. It covers the whole range of archaeological finds, from splendid sarcophagi, mummies and glowing jewels to humbler objects such as baskets, sandals and toys. Everyday activities - baking, brewing and fishing - are depicted in models or wall paintings, along with gods and goddesses and images of the afterlife. Some less well-known aspects of Egypt's ancient heritage, such as the culture of the Copts in Christian Egypt, and the kingdom of Meroe in Nubia, are also included. Illustrated in colour throughout, with clear easy-to-read text and a comprehensive glossary, this is an ideal basic guide to the arts and crafts of ancient Egypt. Publisher National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, auther Piotr Bienkowski and Angela MJ Tooley, ISBN 0 11 290538 2.