The Gayer-Anderson Cat

The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. Surprising new finds from scientific analyses are presented for the first time, shedding light on the cat''s modern history, from its acquisition by the British Army major and avid antiquities collector John Gayer-Anderson to its donation to the British Museum. The fascinating narrative is complemented by outstanding new photography.

Riassunto

The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Neal Spencer, Spencer Neal
• Editore: British Museum Publications
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 02.04.2007
• EAN: 9780714119731
• ISBN: 978-0-7141-1973-1
• Pagine: 64
• Serie: Objects in Focus; British Museum Objects in Focu; OBJECTS IN FOCU; Objects in Focus; OBJECTS IN FOCU; Object in Focus
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Antichità; ART / History / Ancient & Classical, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, ART / Sculpture & Installation, History of Art, Archaeology by period / region, Classical style, Ancient Egypt, History of art: ancient & classical art,BCE to c 500 CE, Carvings: artworks, Egyptian Archaeology / Egyptology, Carvings, masks, reliefs, Ancient Egyptian style, Gayer-Anderson; Cat; Egypt; Statue