Scarabs

Chapter 66: PLATE XL. SCARABS BEARING MOTTOES, GOOD WISHES, ETC.—continued.

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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 XL.

SCARABS BEARING MOTTOES, GOOD WISHES, ETC.—continued.

References are only given here to the collections from which the specimens have been figured. A few of the inscriptions will be found translated on p. 78.

1. B.M. 3702.

2. Alnw.

3. In the possession of Arthur Evans, Esq.

4. Gr.

5. Hood.

6. B.M. 17270.

7. Bol., 2641.

8. P.

9. B.M. 26596.

10. Ashm.

11. Gr.

12. Luxor.

13 and 14. Amh.

15 and 16. Hood.

17. Luxor.

18. H-P. 4603; cf. Pl. XXXIX, 21 and 27.

19. Fitzw. (Common.)

20. B.M. 26618.

21. Hood.

22. Amh.

23. Luxor. (Very common.)

24. Fitzw. (Very common.)

25. Bol. 2770. (Not rare.)

26. Luxor.

27. H-P.

28. Newb.

29 and 30. Amh.

31. In the possession of Mrs. Cox.

32. B.M.