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Ring
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 1.7 (estimated original diameter) x 0.4 cm (11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.847
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionBone ring: for nose or ear, top open for insertion. Now in 4 fragments
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.