Sketches of Wooden Items from Egypt.

Thumbnail of 2700BC Plywood Coffin found in the Step Pyramid of Zoser.

Thumbnail of 2650BC Carrying chair for Queen Hetepheres from her tomb.

Thumbnail of 2500BC Copper Nails used to fasten copper panel of IM-DU-CUD.

Thumbnail of 2100BC Sandstone rubbing down block from tomb of Meketre.

Thumbnail of 1500BC Brush made from bruised sticks from a tomb.

Thumbnail of Inlaid Boxes from tombs at Abydos and Thebes.

Thumbnail of 1250BC Painted Wooden Casket from Akhmim.

Thumbnail of 2000BC Glue used on Ceremonial Stave from tomb of Senebtisi.

1st row - Plywood coffin, Carrying chair, Copper nails, Rubbing down block.
2nd row - Stick brush, Inlaid box, Painted wooden casket, Glue on stave.

From Pictorial Woodwork 1 by Matthews & Kerr 1963. Edward Arnold.

Issue 33 - 23/05/03

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