Scarabs (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals and Signet Rings (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Discover the world of Egyptian seals and scarabs with a complete, illustrated study. This edition presents a thorough survey of seals and signet rings, featuring rich plates and more than a thousand specimens drawn from a vast collection.

The book offers a clear, accessible introduction to how seals were used in ancient Egypt and how experts classify the different forms. It gathers a wide range of materials, from cylinder seals to scarabs and rings, and it explains the techniques of engraving, the colors of glazing, and how these details help date pieces. Richly illustrated plates document many dynasties, from early developments to later periods, and show how art and function come together in these small, durable records of power.

What you will experience
- An organized study of seal types: cylinder seals, button-shaped seals, hemi-cylinders, scarabs, and signet-rings
- Explanations of materials, from steatite and hard stones to glass and metal, plus glaze colors by period
- Context on uses in administration, property, authentication, and transmission of authority
- A gallery of plates and figures that trace the evolution of Egyptian seal art across dynasties

Ideal for readers who collect antiquities or study Egyptology, and for anyone curious about ancient record-keeping through personal seals and rings.

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