Ancient Egyptian Scarabs

by Percy E. Newberry

Paperback, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

736.20932

Tags

Egyptian Arts and Crafts, Scarabs, Egypt, Ancient Mediterranean and Fertile Crescent

Genres

Collection

Whealton

Publication

Ares Pub (1979)

Description

In this profusely illustrated volume, a noted authority examines the origin of the scarab, its importance in ancient times, its uses, and more, with detailed descriptions of the specimens depicted in the plates (over 1,100 illustrations, with 116 more in the text).

Subjects

Egypt Antiquities
Scarabs

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1905

Physical description

278 p.; 8.25 inches

ISBN

0890050929 / 9780890050927

Local notes

MJW

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