Catalog of the Predynastic Egyptian Collection

The Ashmolean Museum's collection of objects from Predynastic Egypt (c. 5500-3000 BC) is widely regarded as the most representative of its kind, particularly distinguished by the material from controlled excavations directed by Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) and his associates. Now, for the first time, the entire collection of over two thousand items has been catalogued by Joan Crawfoot Payne, who has provided basic documentation and illustration with a commentary and up-to-date review of the chronological and cultural importance of these objects. The catalogue will be indispensable for anyone with a serious interest in the development of civilization in ancient Egypt.Payne, Joan C. is the author of 'Catalog of the Predynastic Egyptian Collection', published 1994 under ISBN 9780199513550 and ISBN 0199513554.