The style and development of ancient Egyptian furniture.(Decoration and Embellishment, part 2)
From: The Magazine Antiques
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Date: 9/1/1997
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Author: Killen, Geoffrey
Furniture decoration and embellishment were already being practiced in ancient Egyptian times. This was proven by the discovery of ancient Egyptian tombs, furniture and ancient boxes that had decorative features. These fragmentary evidence further showed that common design standards were already being followed after 3100 B.C.
Egyptian carpenters were decorating furniture as early as the First Dynasty (3100-2890 B.C.).[1] Surprisingly, common design standards were being followed in both Upper ...
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