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Chapter 37: PLATE XVI. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES—continued.
By Percy E. Newberry
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A systematic introduction to ancient Egyptian seals and signet rings that explains their origins, functions, and methods of manufacture. It surveys practical uses—securing property, authenticating documents, and transferring authority—and outlines the officials and engravers involved. The work classifies and describes a wide range of forms, including cylinder seals, button-shaped types, beetle-shaped scarabs, and various signet rings, offering technical commentary and comparative typology. Extensive illustrations and plates accompany the text, and the volume includes indices of personal and royal names and of titles to support identification and further research.

PLATE XVI.
 
SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES—continued.

1. “The Uab-priest (?), Ŷu-senb.” M-G.

2. “The ahems ne dep, Amenemhat.” M-G.

3. “The Royal Sealer and Superintendent of the Seal, Amenhetep.” C.M. (M.D. pl. 48 f.) see also supra, Pl. XI, 10.

4. “The Regulator of the Palace, Sen-ankh.” Murch.

5. “The ser hayt, Mentuhetep.” Alnw.

6. “The Wakil of the Superintendent of the Seal, Neb-sunu.” Found at Nubt. (Petrie, Naqada, Pl. LXXX, 15.)

7. “The Chief of the Sledge (?), Setmes,” P.C. (A scarab of another person bearing this title is figured in Petrie’s Naqada, LVIII, q. 188.)

8. “The Scribe of the Superintendent of the Seal, Îu-senb.” Davis.

9. “The Guardian of the House of Offerings, Khu.” B.M. 17254.

10. “The Attendant of the ... Au-ab.” P.

11. “The ser hayt, Senb.” B.M. 17872.

12. “The man of the Scribe of the Altars (?), Nefertûm.” P.

13. “The Mayor and Superintendent of the Temple, Amenŷ-senb.” B.M.

14. “The Superintendent of the District of the Temple, Ka.” B.M. 17254.

15. “The Lady, Neb-tefa.” B.M. 24095.

16. “The Superintendent of the Interior, Teta.” Berl.

17. “The Superintendent of the Department of Beer (?) Sa-hŷ.” C.M. 3042. M. Cat. Ab., p. 540. For the title, cf. supra, Pl. XIV, 9.

18. “The Superintendent of the Granary, Apa.” Ashm. A her ne shent of this name is mentioned on a stela of the Thirteenth Dynasty, published by Mariette (Cat. Ab., p. 879).

19. “The Scribe of the Council, Sebek-her-khenat (?).” Berl. 3620.

20. “The Attendant Senb.” Berl.

21. “The Chief of the Lake, Senba.” (Klaproth, Palin Coll., Pl. V, 249.)

22. “The Steward, Neb-pu.” C.M. 3753.

23. “The Chief Steward, Neb-kau.” Berl. 13818.

24. “The Superintendent of the Interior of the Dep, Ren-senb.”

25. “The Superintendent of the Interior of the Dep Bu-senba.” P.