An Experimental Approach to Ancient Egyptian Metalworking: The Mysteries of the Sesheshet
Our research represents a case study in ancient metalworking to illuminate the challenges, processes, and both human and material agency behind these objects. We focus on copper alloy Hathoric loop sistra since these musical instruments are steeped in ritual and mythological connections to metalwork...
Main Authors: | Chelsea Kaufman, Benjamin Doddy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EXARC
2022-12-01
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Series: | EXARC Journal |
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Online Access: | https://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10665 |
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