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Scarabs

Chapter 70: PLATE XLIV. MISCELLANEOUS ROYAL AND PRIVATE SCARABS—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 XLIV.
 
MISCELLANEOUS ROYAL AND PRIVATE SCARABS—continued.

1. “The Superintendent of the Interior, Kenem. Timmins’ Coll.

2. “The Em-a-ast, Sebeknekht.” Cairo.

3. “The Steward of the Accounts of Cattle, Hora-khent-khetï-hetep.” Timmins’ Coll.

4. “The Lady Sent.” Timmins’ Coll.

5. “The Scribe Hu-ma-thu.” Timmins’ Coll.

6. “The Son of Ra, Khŷan.” Timmins’ Coll.

7. “The Good God, Kha-user-Ra, giving life.” Piers’ Coll.

8. “The Son of Ra, Seket.” Piers’ Coll.

9. “The King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Se-baq-ka-Ra.” Cairo.

10. “The Superintendent of ...? Anna.” Timmins’ Coll.

11. “The Superintendent of the Gold Workers, Haaïu.” Timmins’ Coll.

12. “The Court Under-sealer, Ab-ref.”

13. “The Great (?) Royal Wife, Nub-hetep-tha.” Murch.

14. “The Lady, Y-ȧb.” Cairo.

15. “The Great One of the Southern Tens, Sebek-her-heb.” Timmins’ Coll.

16. “The Chief Steward, Mentu-hetep Zeszes.” Timmins’ Coll.

17. “The Scribe of the Great Prison, Dehenti.” Timmins’ Coll.

18. “The abu ne at ... Sebek-aa.” Cairo.

19. “May the King give an offering to Ptah-seker-Osiris Neb ankh tauï for the ka of the Great one of the Southern Tens, Sebek-em-heb, Son of H ... hufi.” Cairo.

20. “The Governor of the city, Ptah (?).” Cairo.

21. “Ari-at of the followers, Yu-senbu.” Cairo.

22. “Royal Sealer. Superintendent of the Peasantmen, Nefer-hetep.” Cairo.

23. “Royal Sealer. Superintendent of the prison, Senb.” Murch.

24. “The judge and arï Nekhen, Ren-ef-res.” Cairo.

25. “Royal daughter, Nebt-tep-ahu.” Murch.

26. “Royal Sealer, Chief Steward, Neb-ankh.” Murch.