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Sacred luxuries: fragrance, aromatherapy, and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt

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Documents the treasures and ancient arts of pharaonic Egypt, with many of the underlying principles of past aromatherapy techniques still striking a chord today. Exquisite containers are pictured alongside recipes for scents most prized by the elite. Also included are details of fragrant remedies and the origins of aromatherapy, as well as a chapter on the art of ancient Egyptian cosmetics. All the objects in this volume were photographed from private collections and museums in 11 cities around the world.

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Sacred luxuries: fragrance, aromatherapy, and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt, Lise Manniche, Werner Forman

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Título
Sacred luxuries: fragrance, aromatherapy, and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Opus
Publicado en
1999
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
160
ISBN10
0953554600
ISBN13
9780953554607
Serie
Calificación
4,2 de 5
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Documents the treasures and ancient arts of pharaonic Egypt, with many of the underlying principles of past aromatherapy techniques still striking a chord today. Exquisite containers are pictured alongside recipes for scents most prized by the elite. Also included are details of fragrant remedies and the origins of aromatherapy, as well as a chapter on the art of ancient Egyptian cosmetics. All the objects in this volume were photographed from private collections and museums in 11 cities around the world.