by Art of Counting | Announcement
Sidestone Press has announced the forthcoming publication of Chasing Chariots: Proceedings of the First International Chariot Conference (Cairo 2012), edited by André J. Veldmeijer & Salima Ikram. Although I was unfortunately unable to attend the conference in...
by Art of Counting | Announcement
It is with immense pleasure that I announce the forthcoming publication of my article “Vehicle of the Sun: The Royal Chariot in the New Kingdom”. This substantial investigation into the iconographic significance of the king’s chariot in ancient...
by Art of Counting | Variable of the Day
Temple of Seti I at Abydos NOTE: This general term is used to record instances of skirts that include a sash tie at the front of the waist. There are several different configurations, including examples that have long sashes that hang down the sides and others (such...
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Temple of Seti I at Abydos NOTE: Cloth offerings were presented as part of the Daily Cultic Ritual sequence. Texts often describe the king as ‘dressing’ the image of the deity with these textiles. Fabrics of different colors were featured, including...
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Temple of Seti I at Abydos NOTE: This gesture, where the king extends his pinky finger, is used to apply ointment to a deity. In his other hand, the king holds the jar of ointment. Usually, the ointment is actually shown as being applied to the god’s uraeus...
