
- 110 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Objects of Daily Use
About this book
Facsimile edition of the 1974 reissue of Flinders Petrie's fully illustrated 1927 description and catalog of personal and everyday Egyptian and Roman objects in his collections. Jewelry items include necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings, many made from precious metals and/or incorporating gemstones or beads. Toilet items include mirrors, combs, kohl pots, and sticks. Magic wands, manufactured to provide protection and carved from bone and ivory are described, along with examples carved as hands and found in pairs. Board games are represented by playing pieces and gameboards relating to a number of known games. Toys, writing equipment, fragments of furniture, walking sticks and basketry are all cataloged.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Objects of Daily Use by W.M. Flinders Petrie in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Archaeology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER I: NECK AND HEAD ORNAMENTS
- CHAPTER II: BRACELETS AND GOLD RINGS
- CHAPTER III: EARRINGS
- CHAPTER IV: EARLY STONES AND EGYPTIAN RINGS
- CHAPTER V: ENGRAVED STONES
- CHAPTER VI: HAIR RINGS, EAR STUDS, BUCKLES, HAIR PINS, COMBS
- CHAPTER VII: KOHL TUBES AND STICKS
- CHAPTER VIII: MIRRORS
- CHAPTER IX: HEAD RESTS
- CHAPTER X: BOXES, SPOONS, AND TOILET TRAYS
- CHAPTER XI: IVORY AND BONE CARVING
- CHAPTER XII: FURNITURE AND WOODWORK
- CHAPTER XIII: METAL FITTINGS
- CHAPTER XIV: GAMES
- CHAPTER XV: TOYS
- CHAPTER XVI: WRITING
- CHAPTER XVII: STAMPS