It is made of solid wood, coated with a natural glue size and is pegged together without the use of screws or nails.
It is made using traditional skills, closely mirroring those of Ancient Egypt.
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Below you can follow the steps in the creation of a "beauty box" from the Middle Empire. It is made of solid wood, coated with a natural glue size and is pegged together without the use of screws or nails. It is made using traditional skills, closely mirroring those of Ancient Egypt. |
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| 1. Applying the finishing touches to the box | 2. Applying of several coats of size |
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| 3. Sandpapering between each coat of size | 4. Preparing hieroglyphics for decoration |
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| 5. Applying leaf-gilt decoration | 6. Painting the box |
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| 7. The box after finishing touches |
The finished article. Overwall measurements : Width : 33cm - Height : 27,5cm - Depth : 26cm |
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