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The Gayer-Anderson Cat
Neal Spencer
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Description for The Gayer-Anderson Cat
Paperback. 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. It is complemented by photographs. Series: Objects in Focus. Num Pages: 64 pages, 37 illustrations, 31 in colour. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG; AFKC; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 153 x 7. Weight in Grams: 160.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Objects in Focus
Condition
New
Weight
159g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714119731
SKU
V9780714119731
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99-50
About Neal Spencer
Neal Spencer is a curator at the British Museum, with responsibility for the Late Period, Graeco-Roman and Coptic collections.
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