Focus on the Pragmatic Nature

Here are a few description options for the story you provided, focusing on different aspects:

Option 1 (Focus on the Pragmatic Nature):

This story delves into the practicalities of marriage in ancient Egypt, revealing it as a social and economic contract rather than a religious ceremony. Through the example of Hori the potter and Neferet the weaver, it illustrates how unions were formalized by the establishment of a shared household, involving clear agreements on "gifts to the bride," dowries, property rights for women, and the husband's obligation to provide, all designed to ensure family continuity and economic stability.