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Scarabs

Chapter 51: PLATE XXX. SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY—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 XXX.
 
SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY—continued.

(Amenhetep II to Amenhetep III.)

1-15. “Aa-kheperu-ra (Amenhetep II).”

1. “Born at Memphis.” P.
2. “Beloved of Tahuti.” Luxor.
3. “Firm of heart.” B.M. 4077. This rectangular plaque is a splendid specimen of the engraver’s art; it is of yellow jasper, and on the reverse is cut a representation of one of the horses of the king.
4. B.M.
5. B.M. 16915.
6. “Lord of Glory in the house of Amen.” W. (W., S.B. IV, 67.)
7. L.
8. L.
9. Alnw.
10. B.M. 4069.
11. P. I., VIII, 39.
12. “Prince of Thebes, Lord of Valiance, and beloved of Amen.” P. I. VIII.
13. Alnw. (plaque).
14. (W. S.B. IV, 400.)
15. B.M. 3944.

16. A gold plaque, forming the bezel of a swivel ring, in the Liverpool Museum. The inscription reads:—“The Good God, son of Amen, Lord of Valiance, the Son of Ra, Amenhetep (II), the Divine Ruler of Heliopolis, fighting hundreds of thousands.”

17. “Aa-kheperu-ra, Son of Amen, whom he (Amen) created himself.” P. K. XXIII, 7.

18-25. “Men-kheperu-ra (Thothmes IV).”

18. Brock. A gold plaque, forming the bezel of a swivel-ring.
19 and 20. Gr.
21. “Lord of the sweet wind.” L.
22. “Beloved of Ptah.” B.M.
23. Gr.
24. Ready.
25. L.

26-32. “Neb-maa-ra (Amenhetep III).”

26 and 27. Newb.
28. “Neb-maa-ra (Amenhetep III)” and “the Royal Wife Thyi.” B.M.
29. “Beloved of Amen.” Luxor.
30. “Beloved of Ptah.” Amh.
31. “Lord of the festival, Amenhetep (III), Ruler of Thebes.” T.
32. Gr.