Beautiful catalog on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name in the Museum Rietberg Zurich (2010), concept by Dorothea Arnold, 104 pages. The turtle was often used as an amulet animal. "This exhibition will not only bring great enjoyment to many people, but will also help preserve Egypt's cultural treasures for years to come generations," writes the Secretary General of the Antiquities Administration of the Arab Republic in the foreword. Back then, animals could represent favorable characteristics on the one hand and be evil on the other. Overall, the creatures are associated with the motif of fertility and birth. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Art books   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Bavaria, Germany | Similar pieces