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Preface V
Introduction to the Study of Egyptian Seals:—
(1) General Remarks 1
(2) Importance of the Seal in Ancient Times 4
(3) Origin of the Seal 8
(4) The various Uses of the Seal:—
(a) For securing property 12
(b) For authenticating documents, etc. 22
(c) For transference of authority 26
(5) The Egyptian Officials concerned in the use of the Seal 29
(6) Seal Engravers and the Technique of Seal Engraving 40
The Varieties of Egyptian Seals:—
(1) Cylinder Seals 43
(2) Button-shaped Seals and Hemi-Cylinders 56
(3) Beetle-shaped Seals (Scarabs) 61
(4) Miscellaneous forms 85
(5) Signet-rings 92
Description of the Specimens illustrated in the Plates I-XLV 97
Indices:—
To Personal Names 201
To Titles 205
To Royal Names:—
(a) Kings 211
(b) Queens 216
(c) Princes 217
(d) Princesses 218
Footnotes 304
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