Cover for Forged Egyptian Antiquities, about fake artifacts

Forged Egyptian Antiquities

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T. G. Wakeling
ISBN 1-930585-31-4
Retail $18.00 (USD)
64 pp. / Paperback

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Wakeling's classic introduction to Egyptian archaeological forgeries is filled with anecdotes, descriptions, and reference images. First published in 1912, the text provides an overview of common fake Egyptian artifacts and the methods used to create them.

This reprint includes the color plates.

Sample pages: click to expand

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Sample chapters:

Chapter 1: Introductory

Chapter 3: Lapis Lazuli Figures

Chapter 5: Stone Figures

Chapter 7: Scarabs

Chapter 12: The Makers and Sellers of Forged Antiquities

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