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Earring or hair ring
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, near Tell Dafana
Medium/Technique
Jasper
Dimensions
Overall: 2.2 x 1 cm (7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.713
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionThis intact highly polished earring or hair ring of red jasper has a line of beaded ornament carved around center of the widest portion. The cross section is triangular and it is slit.
ProvenanceFrom near Tell Dafana (Daphnae). 1886: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 1, 1887.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1887)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1887)