Cynthia Virtue Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:59:46 -0700
Ruth FW wrote:
I don't think you'll find anything to confirm that it's a wax cone; while
I've read that too, I've also read discussions in KMT, "A Modern Journal of
Ancient Egypt" (which tends to take a mixed scholarly/popular approach; the
articles are all footnoted) noting that the idea of what the cones is simply
speculation and has never been proven (by, say, an explicit description of
people wearing them, actual stores of the cones, or even a wig with scented
wax on it).
Oh, this is actually useful, thank you! It confirms that it's speculation
according to people who are interested in citations, which is definitely a step
in the right direction.
cv
Hi, I am new to the list. I joined because I found something new to add to this
thread. Here:
http://www.ligotti.net/showthread.php?t=2609
is a new posting that talks about the perfume cones in several pictures.
I've recently become interested in Egypt and was really wondering about the
references to the cones also. Seems so messy and inconvenient for such a clean
and orderly people.
I used to make a lot of costumes for plays in high school and college but have
gotten out of the habit recently. I still love historical fashion whenever I
encounter it.
I look forward to reading more here from you all.
Cinth
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