Sacred Luxuries
Fragrance, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
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Author
Contributions
- Werner Forman (Photographer) - Contributor
Publication
1999-10-01 - Cornell University Press
Language
English
Word Count
40,000 words, Guess
Page Count
160 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7848330M
- ISBN-139780801437205
- ISBN-100801437202
- OCLC Control Number41319991
- OCLC Control Numbersacredluxuriesfr0000mann
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number99027112
- LibraryThing246886
- Goodreads139311
Classifications
- LCCDT62.T5 M36 1999
Description
"The art of modern fragrance making owes much to practices developed in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians attached great importance to perfumes and cosmetics, which men and women wore to make themselves attractive and alluring, to restore vitality and good health, and as a means of venerating the gods and of negotiating a passage to the realm of the hereafter. In this illustrated book, Lise Manniche looks at the role played by scents and cosmetics in ancient Egyptian society and discusses their preparation - in some cases providing actual recipes."--BOOK JACKET.
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