Journal #3 – Egyptian/Mesopotamian Morgue

Notice how the far left photo has straps that go over the shoulders and a long fitted dress that leave her breasts partially bear.

http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/timelines/topics/clothing.htm

I chose this ancient Egyptian wig because you can see the decorative beads and the Seshed-Circlet used to hold the wig in place. I thought this was an important article to choose because rich and poor used wigs to keep themselves cool and as a mean of self decoration.

http://www.touregypt.net/egypt-info/magazine-mag07012001-magf3.htm

Though we have yet to learn about Mesopotamia in class, I chose this particular necklace because when I was reviewing the presentation I saw that the metal jewelry often used leaves. As you can see, the ‘beads’ on this necklace are leaf shaped.

http://www.alhakaya.net/product.php?id_product=100

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