Abstract
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN ANCIENT EGYPT, PART 74: BUTTONS, BEADS, HEART AMULETS AND FINGER-RING BEZELS INSCRIPTION
Prof. Dr. Galal Ali Hassaan*
ABSTRACT
The objective of this paper is to investigate the development of mechanical engineering in ancient Egypt through the study of buttons, beads, heart amulets and finger-ring bezels inscription during a time span from Middle Kingdom to Late Periods. This study covers the different types of inscribed items produced during this period and how the ancient Egyptians registered their information on small objects of different materials. The material, period, dimensions, inscription type and present location are all outlined.
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