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Fish and fishing in ancient Egypt / Douglas J. Brewer, Renee F. Friedman

by Douglas Brewer, Renee Friedman

This study examines the economic and religious significance of fish in Ancient Egypt, alongside ancient fishing methods and tackle. It provides descriptions of species depicted in art and includes an osteological appendix to aid the identification of excavated remains.

Accession 3927 ISBN 085668399X Publisher Aris & Phillips
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