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Scarabs

Chapter 44: PLATE XXIII. SCARABS OF ROYAL AND OTHER PERSONAGES OF THE HYKSOS PERIOD.
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 XXIII.
 
SCARABS OF ROYAL AND OTHER PERSONAGES OF THE HYKSOS PERIOD.

1-3. “The Good God, Mer-user-ra, Son of Ra, Ŷ-keb-her”—continued.

1 and 2. Murch.
3. Found by Mr. Mace at Hû. (P., Diospolis Parva, XLI, 12.)

4. “The Eldest Royal Son, Nehesi.” M-G.

5 and 6. “The Son of Ra, Nehesi.”

5. P.
6. Amh.

7-9. “The Good God, Uazed.”

7. Gr. (Stolen, but figured in P. Sc., 348.)
8. B.M. 32319.
9. C.M. 3674.

10. “The Hek khaskhet, ‘Ruler of the Mountains,’ Sem-ken.” v-B. (Fr. Sc., 179.)

11. “The Hek khaskhet, ‘Ruler of the Mountains,’ Ant-her.” v-B. (Fr. Sc. 180.)

12. “The Royal Son (and son of Ra?) Seket.” Murch. (Cf. Pl. XLIV, 8.)

13 and 14. “The Eldest Royal Son, Apek.”

13. M-G.
14. Gr.

15 and 16. “The Eldest Royal Son, Ku-pepen.”

15. P.
16. L.

17. “The Royal Wife, Tau-tha.” B.M. 20824. Another specimen is in the Davis Coll.

18. “The Royal Wife, Uazet.” P.

19. “The Royal Wife ... (?).” Gr.

20-22. “The Royal Sealer and Superintendent of the Seal, Har.”

20. Nash.
21. B.M. 24109.
22. Ashm.

23. “The Royal Son, Sa-ket.” B.M.

24-26. “The Superintendent of the Seal, Per-em-uah.”

24. P.
25. M-G.
26. M-G.

27. “The Superintendent of the Seal, Ra-ha.” B.M. 28228.

28. “Kethuna,” a personal name. Gr.

29. “The Royal Son, Apepa.” Ashm.

30-35. “Aa-user-ra (Apepŷ I).”

30. P.
31. Gibs.
32. P.
33. Murch.
34. Murch.
35. Gr.