First published in 1909, The Arts & Crafts of Ancient Egypt is a classic work by the renowned archaeologist and Egyptologist William Matthew Flinders Petrie, one of the founding figures of modern archaeological method. Drawing upon decades of excavation and research, Petrie explores the artistic achievements, craftsmanship, and material culture of ancient Egypt, examining subjects ranging from sculpture, metalwork, and jewellery to pottery, furniture, and decorative arts. Written for both scholars and general readers, the work helped foster a greater appreciation of Egyptian civilisation beyond its monuments and royal tombs, highlighting the skill and ingenuity of its craftsmen. Richly illustrated and highly influential, this first edition remains an important early study of the artistic and technological accomplishments of one of the world's oldest civilisations. The Arts & Crafts of Ancient Egypt by W.M. Flinders Petrie. Published by T.N. Foulis, Edinburgh & London, 1909. First edition, first impression. Printed by Neill and Company, Edinburgh. A very good hardback example of this excellent work, bound with leather spine and corners, and with marbled paper over boards. Some light rubbing to boards. Soundly bound. Inside there is a previous owner's bookplate, with owl design, to the first pastedown, and the first free blank endpaper opposite has been removed. Some offsetting to half title. Text in clean and bright throughout, with infrequent small spot or marks. The black and white photographic plates contain 140 images, as well as the occasional line illustration in the text (all present as called for). Occasional marginal ink stamp roundel of the 'Ferguson Bequest Fund'. Text in English. xvi + 158pp + (4) Publisher's lists. Dimensions: approximately 191mm high x 132mm wide x 26mm deep. Weight: approximately 458g (unpacked).