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100 1 _aNewberry, Percy E.
_q(Percy Edward),
_d1869-1949
245 1 0 _aScarabs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-04-09
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Scarabs: An Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals and Signet Rings" by Percy E. Newberry is a scholarly work devoted to the exploration of ancient Egyptian seals, particularly scarabs, written in the early 20th century. This text serves as a thorough introduction to the significance, history, and uses of these artifacts, which played a vital role in the administration and social structure of ancient Egypt. The work is particularly aimed at students and collectors interested in Egyptian antiquities and provides insights into the craftsmanship and cultural implications surrounding these objects. The opening portion of the work begins with a preface where Newberry outlines the need for a comprehensive study of Egyptian seals, noting the previous lack of a scientific approach to the subject since the last significant publication in 1895. He shares his background and experiences, illustrating his extensive research while living near Thebes and frequenting antiquity shops. Newberry emphasizes that the study of seals, particularly the scarabs—which are often exquisitely preserved—offers invaluable insights into the history, social customs, and artistic evolution of ancient Egypt. He sets the stage for a detailed examination that promises to enhance the understanding not only of these small objects but also of the broader context of Egyptian civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Antiquities
653 _aRings
653 _aScarabs -- Egypt
653 _aSeals (Numismatics) -- Egypt
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59233
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