"THE SCARAB: A REFLECTION OF ANCIENT EGYPT"
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The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt
Daphna Ben-Tor.
Exhibition catalogue, 84 pages, softcover
An introduction to scarabs and their reflection in many aspects of Ancient Egyptian culture, through selected objects from the magnificent collection of Dr. Kurt Stern, London..
280 black and white plates, 7 color plates, and 34 illustrations..
Description: Amulets in the form of a dung-beetle are found all over the Mediterranean. This book discusses what we can learn from these beautiful objects about the bureaucratic hierarchy, cult practice and international relations. Illustrated with scarabs from the large collection of the Israel Museum. 84p, col & b/w pls (Israel Museum 1993). 9789652780836. Paperback
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Description: Amulets in the form of a dung-beetle are found all over the Mediterranean. This book discusses what we can learn from these beautiful objects about the bureaucratic hierarchy, cult practice and international relations. Illustrated with scarabs from the large collection of the Israel Museum.
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