Scarabs: An Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals and Signet Rings
Enriched edition. Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Egyptian Seals and SymbolsBy Percy E. Newberry
Length5h 55m
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In "Scarabs: An Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals and Signet Rings," Percy E. Newberry provides a comprehensive examination of ancient Egyptian scarabs, artifacts that played a pivotal role in the cultural and religious life of the civilization. Through meticulous analysis and vivid illustrations, Newberry delves into the intricate artistry and symbolic meanings behind these seals and signet rings, exploring their use in governance, commerce, and funerary practices. His scholarly approach seamlessly combines philology and archaeology, establishing a rich contextual framework that nurtures the reader's understanding of these historically significant objects as reflections of societal values and beliefs. Percy E. Newberry was a prominent British Egyptologist whose scholarly pursuits were deeply influenced by his extensive fieldwork in Egypt and participation in early excavations. His passion for Egyptian antiquities and his role in raising public awareness of Egyptology during his career lend a personal dimension to the text. Newberry's insights are rooted in his firsthand experiences and scholarly rigor, making his contributions invaluable to the field. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Egyptology, archaeology, or art history. Newberry's authoritative yet accessible narrative not only enriches academic discussions but also captivates the general reader eager to learn about the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. It serves as both a foundational text for newcomers and a poignant resource for seasoned scholars.
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GenreHistory
Length5 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5PREFACE.
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6LIST OF PLATES AND ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TEXT.
7LIST OF PLATES.
8INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF EGYPTIAN SEALS.
95. The Officials Concerned in its use.
10THE VARIETIES OF EGYPTIAN SEALS.
114. Miscellaneous Forms of Seals.
12LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.
13PLATE I. SOME ROYAL SIGNET-RINGS.
14PLATE II.
15PLATE III. PRE-DYNASTIC CYLINDER SEALS.
16PLATE IV. IMPRESSIONS OF EARLY CYLINDER-SEALS.
17PLATE V. CYLINDER-SEALS OF THE FOURTH TO SIXTH DYNASTIES.
18PLATE VI. CYLINDER-SEALS OF THE TWELFTH DYNASTY.
19PLATE VII. CYLINDER-SEALS OF THE TWELFTH TO SEVENTEENTH DYNASTIES.
20PLATE VIII. MISCELLANEOUS CYLINDER-SEALS.
21PLATE IX. SCARABS BEARING ROYAL NAMES: FOURTH TO TWELFTH DYNASTIES.
22PLATE X. SCARABS OF THE KINGS OF THE THIRTEENTH AND FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES.
23PLATE XI. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES.
24PLATE XII. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
25PLATE XIII. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
26PLATE XIV. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
27PLATE XV. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
28PLATE XVI. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
29PLATE XVII. SCARABS OF OFFICIALS OF THE TWELFTH TO THE FOURTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
30PLATE XVIII. DECORATIVE SCARABS: TWELFTH TO EIGHTEENTH DYNASTIES.
31PLATE XIX. DECORATIVE SCARABS: TWELFTH TO EIGHTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
32PLATE XX. DECORATIVE SCARABS: TWELFTH TO EIGHTEENTH DYNASTIES— continued .
33PLATE XXI. SCARABS OF THE HYKSOS KINGS. (I) .
34PLATE XXII. SCARABS OF THE HYKSOS KINGS (II) .
35PLATE XXIII. SCARABS OF ROYAL AND OTHER PERSONAGES OF THE HYKSOS PERIOD.
36PLATE XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS SCARABS OF THE HYKSOS PERIOD.
37PLATE XXV. DECORATIVE SCARABS, MOSTLY OF THE HYKSOS PERIOD.
38PLATE XXVI. SCARABS OF KINGS, ETC., MOSTLY OF THE SEVENTEENTH AND EARLY EIGHTEENTH DYNASTIES.
39PLATE XXVII. SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY. (Thothmes I to Hatshepsut.)
40PLATE XXVIII. SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY— continued .
41PLATE XXIX. OFFICIALS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY; AND RINGS, ETC., FROM THE TOMB OF MAKET, AT GUROB (temp. THOTHMES III) .
42PLATE XXX. SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY— continued .
43PLATE XXXI. SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH DYNASTY—(continued) .
44PLATE XXXII. HISTORICAL SCARABS OF AMENHETEP III.
45PLATE XXXIII. HISTORICAL SCARABS OF AMENHETEP III—(continued) .
46PLATE XXXIV. SCARABS OF THE EIGHTEENTH AND NINETEENTH DYNASTIES.
47PLATE XXXV. SCARABS OF THE NINETEENTH DYNASTY (RAMESES II) .
48PLATE XXXVI. SCARABS BEARING ROYAL NAMES: MEREN-PTAH I TO SA-AMEN.
49PLATE XXXVII. SCARABS OF TWENTY-SECOND TO TWENTY-FIFTH DYNASTY KINGS.
50PLATE XXXVIII. ROYAL AND PRIVATE SCARABS AND RINGS. (TWENTY-FIFTH TO TWENTY-SIXTH DYNASTIES.)
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