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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]