Egyptian & Mesopotamian Art, Egypt - History, Middle East & North Africa - Archaeology, General & Miscellaneous Ancient Egyptian History, Arthropods - Insects - Beetles
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Overview
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).Synopsis
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).
Booknews
Drawing from his long residence at Thebes, the center of the Upper Egyptian Scarab market, Newberry (1869-1949) presented a general treatment of the little Egyptian antiquities. About the first half of it discusses overall features. The rest is a catalog of sorts, detailing scarabs illustrated in line drawings of some 500 examples. The original Scarabs was published by Archibald Constable and Co., London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Editorials
Drawing from his long residence at Thebes, the center of the Upper Egyptian Scarab market, Newberry (1869-1949) presented a general treatment of the little Egyptian antiquities. About the first half of it discusses overall features. The rest is a catalog of sorts, detailing scarabs illustrated in line drawings of some 500 examples. The original Scarabs was published by Archibald Constable and Co., London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Details
Published
February 1, 2002
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pages
288
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780486419596