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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- 1999
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- Title
- Sacred luxuries: fragrance, aromatherapy, and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lise Manniche, Werner Forman
- Publisher
- Opus
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- ISBN10
- 0953554600
- ISBN13
- 9780953554607
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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.