Haverford College Collection of Classical Antiquities
Haverford College Collection of Classical Antiquities

Author: Haverford College

Publisher: UPenn Museum of Archaeology

Published: 1999-01-29

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 0924171693

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In 1989 Ernest Allen bequeathed a fine collection of 25 classical vases and terracottas to Haverford College. The range of objects includes a Mycenean stirrup jar, a selection of black- and red-figure vases, a white-ground lekythos, several fine archaic terracottas, and two Duver plaques with colorful striding griffins. Dr. Ashmead presents an overview of each object and its significance along with a scholarly approach to complete detailed descriptions and comparanda. Each piece is illustrated by black-and-white photographs.

Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven
Mistress of the House, Mistress of Heaven

Author: Anne K. Capel

Publisher: Hudson Hills

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9781555951290

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The first-of-its-kind exhibit cataloged here focuses on the women of Egypt from all levels of society in works compiled strictly from American collections by American curators. Because the quantity of written records is limited (though enormous in comparison to most early societies), there is still much guesswork involved in determining the place women held in Egyptian society. It is clear that, unlike most ancient and not-so-ancient societies, Egypt conferred on women the legal right to own property and to barter their own goods, which means a larger record for current study. The essays here are both erudite and fascinating to read; the illustrations are clear and well presented in conjunction with the text. 117 colour & 112 b/w illustrations