Carol in Cal. Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/sep/17/ancient-manuscript-cairo-museum-find-leather-4000-years-book-of-the-dead Hidden in plain sight, this leather book is the oldest and one of the longest items of ancient Egyptian writing in the world today. Some of the work reminds me of the Holy of Holies in the Bible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks for sharing, this sounds very interesting indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 The girl in the painting looks like she has a headlamp on her head! (Though I know that can't be what it is.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 The girl in the painting looks like she has a headlamp on her head! (Though I know that can't be what it is.) It is a fragrance cone, a scented cone likely made of beeswax worn over the wig. That maybe be lotus blossoms or feathers sticking out in front? If you google "Egyptian fragrance cone" you will get lots of similar images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 It is a fragrance cone, a scented cone likely made of beeswax worn over the wig. That maybe be lotus blossoms or feathers sticking out in front? If you google "Egyptian fragrance cone" you will get lots of similar images. Thanks! I love learning new things. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 How exciting! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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