Sacred luxuries : fragrance, aromatherapy, and cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
"The art of modern fragrance making owes much to practices developed in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians attached great importance to perfumes and cosmetics, which men and women wore to make themselves attractive and alluring, to restore vitality and good health, and as a means of venerating the gods and of negotiating a passage to the realm of the hereafter. In this illustrated book, Lise Manniche looks at the role played by scents and cosmetics in ancient Egyptian society and discusses their preparation - in some cases providing actual recipes."--Jacket
160 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
9780801437205, 0801437202
41319991
Ingredients
Scent in the temple
Kyphi and Tiryac
Recipes for luxury
Scent for love and rebirth
Fragrant remedies
The art of cosmetics