Egyptian Scarabs
In this profusely illustrated volume, a noted authority examines the origin of the scarab, its importance in ancient times, its uses, and more, with detailed descriptions of the specimens depicted in the plates (over 1,100 illustrations, with 116 more in the text).
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In this profusely illustrated volume, a noted authority examines the origin of the scarab, its importance in ancient times, its uses, and more, with detailed descriptions of the specimens depicted in the plates (over 1,100 illustrations, with 116 more in the text).BooknewsDrawing from his long residence at Thebes, the center of the Upper Egyptian Scarab market, Newberry (1869-1949) presented a general treatment of the little Egyptian antiquities. About the first half of it discusses overall features. The rest is a catalog of sorts, detailing scarabs illustrated in line drawings of some 500 examples. The original Scarabs was published by Archibald Constable and Co., London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
PrefacevIntroduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals(1)General Remarks1(2)Importance of the Seal in Ancient Times4(3)Origin of the Seal8(4)The various Uses of the Seal(a)For securing property12(b)For authenticating documents, etc.22(c)For transference of authority26(5)The Egyptian Officials concerned in the use of the Seal29(6)Seal Engravers and the Technique of Seal Engraving40The Varieties of Egyptian Seals(1)Cylinder Seals43(2)Button-shaped Seals and Hemi-Cylinders56(3)Beetle-shaped Seals (Scarabs)61(4)Miscellaneous forms85(5)Signet-rings92Description of the Specimens illustrated in the Plates I-XLV97IndicesTo Personal Names201To Titles205To Royal Names(a)Kings211(b)Queens216(c)Princes217(d)Princesses218
\ Drawing from his long residence at Thebes, the center of the Upper Egyptian Scarab market, Newberry (1869-1949) presented a general treatment of the little Egyptian antiquities. About the first half of it discusses overall features. The rest is a catalog of sorts, detailing scarabs illustrated in line drawings of some 500 examples. The original Scarabs was published by Archibald Constable and Co., London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR\ \
