Scarabs

Chapter 65: PLATE XXXIX. SCARABS BEARING MOTTOES, GOOD WISHES, ETC.

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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 XXXIX.

SCARABS BEARING MOTTOES, GOOD WISHES, ETC.

The inscriptions on these scarabs are generally extremely difficult to interpret, but a few will be found translated on p. 78. I give here, therefore, only references to the collections from which the examples have been figured.

1 and 2, v-B.

3. M-G. (Common.)

4. B.M. (Common.)

5. B.M.

6. Ashm.

7. Thomp.

8. B.M. 17189.

9. Thomp.

10. Alnw.

11-13. M-G.

14. Gr.

15. Hood.

16 and 17. Gr.

18. M-G.

19. Gr.

20. Hood.

21. Evans. (This plaque is dated by the name of Thothmes III engraved on its side.)

22. B.M. 4267.

23. B.M. 27219.

24. Alnw.

25. Gr.

26. B.M. 3631.

27. M-G. (Common.)

28. B.M. 3912.

29. Alnw.

30. Alnw. (Very common.)

31. Hood.

32. Ashm.

33. M-G.

34. Hood.

35. Ashm.

36. Gr. (This example has the name of Rameses II cut on the back.)

37. M-G. (Common.)

38. B.M. 29245.