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Egyptian Scarabs by Percy E. Newberry.

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DESCRIPTION: Softcover: 218 pages. Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc.; (2002). Priceless historic artifacts, the ancient seals known as scarabs offer vital clues to early Egyptian civilization, filling in gaps in dynastic outlines and portions of Egyptian history for which no other evidence is available, and offering corroborative evidence of a variety of historical data, including manners and customs of the ancient Egyptians. Used in much the same fashion as modern seals; for securing property, authenticating documents, and transferring authority, Egyptian scarabs depict the scarabaeus beetle on an elliptical base, the underside engraved with an image meant to be impressed on sealing clay.

In this profusely illustrated volume, a noted Egyptologist examines the origin of the seal, its importance in ancient times, the varieties of Egyptian seals and signet rings (cylindrical, button-shaped, the beetle shaped scarab, signet rings, and other forms), and more, with detailed descriptions of the specimens illustrated in the plates (over 1,200 illustrations). For any student of ancient Egypt or early civilizations, this classic study will be an indispensable resource for recognizing and understanding these compelling artifacts from the dawn of history.

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PUBLISHER REVIEW:

REVIEW: Carved to represent the scarabaeus beetle upon an elliptical base, their undersides engraved with an image to be impressed on clay, scarabs serve as valuable historic artifacts as well as reflections of the manners and customs of the ancient Egyptians. 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). Percy E. Newberry was a professor of Egyptology at the University of Liverpool and the author of several works on that subject.

Contents: Preface; Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals; General Remarks; Importance of the Seal in Ancient Times; Origin of the Seal; The Various Uses of the Seal; For Securing Property; For Authenticating Documents, etc.; For Transference of Authority; The Egyptian Officials Concerned in the Use of the Seal; Seal Engravers and the Technique of Seal Engraving; The Varieties of Egyptian Seals; Cylinder Seals; Button-Shaped Seals and Hemi-Cylinders; Beetle-Shaped Seals (Scarabs); Miscellaneous forms; Signet-Rings; Description of the Specimens Illustrated in the Plates I-XLV; Indices; To Personal Names; To Titles; To Royal Names; Kings; Queens; Princes; Princesses.

PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS:

REVIEW: 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 in 1906. It is considered the most authoritative reference generally available to the public.

REVIEW: 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 illus., with 116 more in the text). An exceptionally useful and valuable reference.

READER REVIEW:

REVIEW: The seals collected by Captain Timins of Cairo are here catalogued, reproduced and described by Percy Newberry to make an attractive and useful book. The original collector chose on the basis of historic, as well as artistic merit, to form his choice. The provenance of the seals is mostly from the Eastern Delta and Upper Egypt. If you enjoy collecting scarabs or would like to know more, there really is no more important reference than "Egyptian Scarabs" by Percy E. Newberry.

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