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Scarabs

Chapter 38: PLATE XVII. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO THE 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 XVII.
 
SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO THE FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES—continued.

1. “The Eldest Royal Daughter, Ptah-ur-bau.” Gr.

2. “The Priest and am-khent, Sebek-azer.” B.M. 17231.

3. “The man (read zau (?) of the Royal Harîm. Sehetep-ab.” Ashm.

4. “The enti em sert, Heru-hetep.” B.M. 29225.

5. “The Guardian of the House of Offerings, Neb-sunu.”

6. “The Brewer, making the favours of Sebek, Usertsen.” Davis.

7. “The Great One of the Southern Tens, Nehŷ.” Murch.

8. “The Royal Daughter, Ren-senb.” B.M. 28126.

9. “The Instructor of the Attendants, Anhur-ankh.” B.M. 24262.

10. “The Lady, Ana.” M-G.

11. “The Lady Sat-spedu.” Edws.

12. “The Superintendent of the Interior and the Superintendent of the North Land, Se-ankh.” Amh.

13. “The Scribe of the Altar, Auf-er-senb.” v-B.

14. “The am-khet-apdu, Anu-enti (?).” v-B.

15. “The Lady, Dede-meti.” Murch.

16. “The Wakil of the Chief Steward, Khent-hetep.” B.M. 28254.

17. “The Guardian of the Treasury, Unnefer.” M-G.

18. “The Under Sealer, Aa-khnem.” Davis.

19. “The Royal Clothier, Neb-sunu.” From the Palin Coll. (Klaproth, Palin Coll. 814.)

20. “The Scribe of the Accounts, Khnems.” B.M. 12801.

21. “The Lector of the Beautiful House, Ankhu.” Murch.

22. “The Uartu of the Oxyrhynchite Oasis, Hetep.” C-M. (M.D. 52 h.)

23. “The Guardian of the Storehouse, Hetep.” M-G.

24. “The Superintendent of the Lake, Atef-ef.” Murch.

25. “The Scribe of the Surveyor of the District of Hetka, Ptah-ath.” M-G.

26. “The Scribe with the Seal of the Treasury, Senbef.” C.M. (M.D. 48 g.)

27. “The Superintendent of the Seal-Engravers, Amenŷ-ankh.” In the possession of Mr. Arthur Evans. (Cf. Louvre Stela, C. 85.)

28. “The Lady Nub-khusï, wife of the Mayor, Ren-senb.” v-B. (Fr. Sc. 78.)