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Egyptian

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Diameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line Hay Collection—Gift of C. Granville Way
Accession Number72.2914
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionThis ring has an ape(?) in relief on the bezel. There is a small piece missing from the shank but otherwise the ring is in good condition.
ProvenanceBy 1836: Robert Hay Collection, Linplum, Scotland; 1863: to his son, Robert James Alexander Hay; 1868-1872: Way Collection, Boston (purchased by Samuel A. Way through London dealers Rollin and Feuardent, 27 Haymarket); 1872: given to the MFA by Samuel's son, C. Granville Way.