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Scarabs

Chapter 67: PLATE XLI. SCARABS BEARING NAMES OF FIGURES OF GODS, 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 XLI.
 
SCARABS BEARING NAMES OF FIGURES OF GODS, ETC.

1. “Isis, Lady of Heaven and Mistress of the Gods.” T.

2. Ŷm-hetep. H.P.

3. “Amen-ra, Lord of the Breath of Life.” Alnw.

4. “Amen-ra, abundant in things.” Newb.

5. Head of Hathor. T.

6. Her-she-ef. M-G.

7. “Ra-nefer, Son of Amen.” Gr.

8. Ptah. Cairo.

9. “Shu, Son of Ra.” Amh.

10. Horus and Uraeus. Vat.

11. Horus and Uraeus. T.

12. A king adoring Thoth. C.M.

13. Ptah standing in front of two altars. Alnw.

14. Mentu. C.M.

15. Set. C.M.

16. Bes. Amh.

17. Amen supported by Ra and Pacht. Amh.

18. Amen-ra. Cairo.

19. Maat. Newb.

20. The title “Courtier.” C.M.

21. The title “Hereditary Prince.” Gr.

22. The title “Governor of the City.” C.M.

23. The royal title, “Son of Ra.” Luxor.

24. The royal titles, “The Good God, Lord of the Two Lands.” Luxor.

25. The royal titles, “King of Upper and Lower Egypt.” Newb.

26. A common inscription of doubtful meaning. B.M.

27. Hieroglyphic signs symmetrically arranged. Luxor.

28. M-G.

29. Luxor.

30. Amen-ra. Cairo.

31. B.M.

32. B.M. (A very common inscription.)

33. Luxor.

34. Luxor.

35. Naucratis.

36. Luxor.