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Book SynopsisArtefact evidence has the unique power to illuminate many aspects of life that are rarely explored in written sources. This book presents the first in-depth study that uses everyday artefacts as its principal source of evidence to transform our understanding of the society and culture of Roman and Late Antique Egypt.
Trade ReviewThis valuable publication adds much to our awareness and knowledge of the material culture of Roman and late antique Egypt. It is wonderfully produced and particularly well-illustrated. * COLIN ADAMS, Medieval Archaeology *
Table of Contents1: Introduction Part One: Exploring the Social Functions of Dress Objects 2: Introduction to Part One 3: Original String and Bead Assemblages 4: Bracelets and Torcs 5: Shoes and Sandals 6: Concluding Discussion to Part One Part Two: The Domestic Realm and Everyday Experience 7: Introduction to Part Two 8: Production and Experience: Objects Related to Textile Production 9: Children's Material Culture 10: Sound-making Objects 11: Concluding Discussion to Part Two 12: Egypt in the Roman and Late Antique World: An Artefacts Perspective Appendix 1: Phased Bead Assemblages from Qau Appendix 2: Assemblages of Beads with Evidence of Original Association Appendix 3: Data Set of Artefacts Including Ancient String Appendix 4: Data Set of Bracelets and Torcs Appendix 5: Data Set of Shoes Appendix 6: Data Set of Spindle Whorls Appendix 7: Sound Measurement and Studio Recording of Artefact Replicas
