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Chapter 48: PLATE XXVII. SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY. (Thothmes I to Hatshepsut.)
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 XXVII.
 
SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY. (Thothmes I to Hatshepsut.)

1-11. “Aa-kheper-ra (Thothmes I).”

1. Alnw.
2. B.M. 32418.
3. B.M. 32377.
4. B.M. 17774.
5. Luxor.
6. Amh.
7. B.M.
8. Alnw.
9. B.M. 16578.
10. B.M. 30568.
11. B.M. 30570.

12. “Aa-kheper-ra (Thothmes I) and Hatshepsut, the favoured of Amen.” L.

13. “The Great Royal Wife, Aahmes.” In the possession of Mr. F. C. Cole.

14. “The Divine Wife, Aahmes.” Liv.

15-17. “Aa-kheper-en-ra (Thothmes II).”

15. Brocklehurst Coll.
16. Alnw.
17. P.

18. “Usert-kau, nebt taui,” the ka-name of Hatshepsut. T.

19. “Uaz renpetu,” the nebti-name of Hatshepsut. L.

20-30. “Maa-ka-ra,” the prenomen of Hatshepsut.

20. Gr.
21. Alnw.
22. Liv.
23. Gdn.
24. B.M.
25. B.M. 29230.
26. “The heiress of Ra.” B.M.
27. “Favoured with delicacies.” Berl. 1903.
28. “Rising in the Horizon.” Har.
29. “Sweet of scent to the nostrils of the Gods of Thebes.” In the possession of Mrs. Wright of Netley.
30. C.M.

31. “Maa-ka-ra, Hatshepsut, the favoured of Amen.” B.M.

32. “Hatshepsut, the favoured of Amen.” B.M. 30572.

33-35 “The Divine Wife, Hatshepsut.”

33. Alnw.
34. B.M. 28438.
35. Berl. 1904.