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anotheranon) wrote2002-08-25 10:51 pm
anotheranon) wrote2002-08-25 10:51 pm
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Went to the Egyptian exhibit - it was great! The way things were displayed it was possible to get very, very close and look at the details. The jewelry still astounds me; they had the ability to forge the tiniest things so many thousands of years ago (most impressive were a set of tiny "idols" that were used as religious offerings - all gold, all about 1-2" high, perfect tiny detail).
There were also statues made of a rock called "graywacke" (??) that were polished to a very high shine - they almost looked metal, and like they were brand new.
I got the exhibition catalog (of course) and a reduced-price copy of an overview of the Cairo Museum's holdings that had large, detailed photos of some of the jewelry and beads. I have an addiction for art reference materials.
It was good to get out and walk, even though the sun was still hot and I slathered up with sunscreen so as not to burn. I was hoping to run into![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
geekchick, but I got there later than expected due to a phone call.
I'm very tired but well exercised. I will sleep well tonight.
There were also statues made of a rock called "graywacke" (??) that were polished to a very high shine - they almost looked metal, and like they were brand new.
I got the exhibition catalog (of course) and a reduced-price copy of an overview of the Cairo Museum's holdings that had large, detailed photos of some of the jewelry and beads. I have an addiction for art reference materials.
It was good to get out and walk, even though the sun was still hot and I slathered up with sunscreen so as not to burn. I was hoping to run into
geekchick, but I got there later than expected due to a phone call.I'm very tired but well exercised. I will sleep well tonight.
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My favorite piece was the beaded net with the collar and gold mask. I can only imagine how much time and work went into that.
I was hoping to run into geekchick, but I got there later than expected due to a phone call.
Sorry we missed each other. We got there around 1:15 I think and stood in line for a while. Can't remember what time we left, as I took M. through to the West Building first to show it off a bit. =)