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Ring bezel

Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Ave G 1, debris N of subsidiary pyramid G I-b

Medium/Technique Faience
Dimensions Length x width: 2 x 1.3 cm (13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2495
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentRings

DescriptionThis ring bezel has one end broken off. A small part of the shank remains attached.
Hieroglyphs are impressed on the bezel.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Ave G 1, debris N of subsidiary pyramid G I-b. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.