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in the shape of the scarabaeus, but many in those of 
animals (among which are Egyptian hedgehogs, and a 
human-headed hog) ; they have incused on their bases 
the figures of deities, sacred animals, the names of kings, 
short inscriptions, and other symbols or hieroglyphics. 
They have formed portions of necklaces, bracelets, rings, 
or other articles of personal adornment, and are classed 
according to the objects which they represent, with an 
internal arrangement following the rank of the symbols 
on their bases. Among the larger ones in Div. 1, will 
be found the prenomen of Re-Men-Ka, the names of 
Amenof II. and III., and Taia, wife of the latter ; on 
the smaller in Div. 2, the figures and names of Amoun 
and Phtah; the names or prenomens of Amenemhe I., 
Osortasen III., Thothmes III. (Mceris), Amenof II. 
and III., Rameses II. or III. (Sesostris), an unplaced 
Amenof, Rameses IV. and Aahmes Neithsi (Amasis) 
of the xxvi. dynasty. 
Div. 3. Basalt , 'porcelain , carnelian , composition , fyc. 
Scarabaei completely carved; most of them have rings 
or perforations under the body. 
Div. 4. Basalt , serpentine , marble , hematite , steatite , 
Sepulchral scarabsei, generally engraved with a 
prayer or formula, extracted from the ritual, relative to 
the heart or soul, of which it was probably the emblem. 
Considerable difference exists in the length of the inscrip¬ 
tions ; but they often contain the name of the deceased. 
The inscribed sepulchral scarabaei are found between the 
folds of the interior bandages and on the chest of the mum¬ 
mies. The inscription is on the base ; but the names and 
titles of the deceased, figures of deities, &c. ; are found on 
the elytra and corslet. From the difference observable in 
the elytra, different species of the insect seem to be repre¬ 
sented. Among these are a small green jasper scarabaeus, 
set in a semi-oval plinth of gold, said to have been found 
in the coffin of king Enintef, but bearing the name of the 
king Savakem . . f; several bear the names of different 
functionaries ; one has a heart-shaped vein, in which is en¬ 
graved a bennou, and at its sides “ the heart of the sun,” 
In this division are other amulets, in form of a vase, 
human heart, two fingers of the hand, &c. 
Div. 5. Linen . Bandlets from mummies. 
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