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Scarabs

Chapter 68: PLATE XLII. HIEROGLYPHICS, FLOWERS, 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 XLII.
 
HIEROGLYPHICS, FLOWERS, ETC.

1. Ankh, “Life.” Newb.

2. Ankh nefer, “Life and beauty.” Newb.

3. Nefer maa, “Beauty and truth.” Newb.

4. Do. do. do.

5. Hieroglyphic signs. Luxor.

6. Two nefer signs. Cairo.

7. Ankh nefer, “Life and beauty.” Newb.

8-11. Hieroglyphic signs. C.M.

12. Nefer, “Beauty,” surrounded by a coil pattern. C.M.

13. Two feet and an ox’s head (?). M-G.

14. Lotus buds. C.M.

15. Lotus flower and buds. C.M.

16. Papyrus flowers. Newb.

17. A cat, fish, and eye. C.M.

18. An eye. L.

19. A fly. Hood.

20. A beetle, two uraei, and a crocodile. Newb.

21. A cat and fish in an eye. C.M. (see above, No. 17.)

22. A hawk, two uraei, and a crocodile. Newb.

23. A hand. Gr.

24. A King (?) seated. Very common.

25. A fish and a scorpion. Gr.

26. Three uraei. Liv.

27. A man holding two crocodiles. Hood.

28. Two monkeys climbing a palm-tree. Gr.

29. A palm-tree and two crocodiles. Dattari.

30. Two fish. Cairo.

31. Two scorpions. Gr.

32. A gazelle. Newb.

33-39. Hunting scenes. B.M., Newb., and H-P. Colls.