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Catalogue Of The Collection Of Egyptian Antiquities Belonging To The Late Robert Hay, Of Linplum (1869)

Catalogue Of The Collection Of Egyptian Antiquities Belonging To The Late Robert Hay, Of Linplum (1869)

Hay, James
Hay, Robert J. a.

Hardcover

American Art - GeneralAncient History GeneralGeneral Antiques & Collectibles

ISBN10: 1436894220
ISBN13: 9781436894227
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Catalogue Of The Collection Of Egyptian Antiquities Belonging To The Late Robert Hay, Of Linplum (1869) is a comprehensive catalog of the extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities owned by Robert Hay, a wealthy Scottish landowner who lived in the mid-19th century. The book was written by James Hay, Robert's brother, who was an expert in Egyptian archaeology.The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 1,000 objects from Hay's collection, including statues, sarcophagi, jewelry, and papyri. The objects date from various periods of Egyptian history, from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period.In addition to the catalog entries, the book includes an introduction by James Hay, in which he provides a brief history of Egyptian art and archaeology, as well as an overview of his brother's collecting activities. The book also contains a glossary of Egyptian terms and a list of references for further reading.Catalogue Of The Collection Of Egyptian Antiquities Belonging To The Late Robert Hay, Of Linplum (1869) is an important resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Egyptian art and archaeology, as well as for anyone interested in the history of collecting and the role of private collectors in the development of the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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