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Ring with scarab
Nubian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Sudan, Meroe, Beg. S.85
Medium/Technique
Electrum and amazonite
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: length of scarab .01 m; length of wire ring approximately .02 m
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number23.1439
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Scarabs and scaraboids
DescriptionFragment of electrum wire (detached from object now);amazonite scarab, back incised, underside undecorated.
One of many amulets mounted together taken from the mummy of Princess Mernua. This was found on her hands.
One of many amulets mounted together taken from the mummy of Princess Mernua. This was found on her hands.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Beg. S. 85, Princess Mernua (Found on hands of mummy) [Excav. date] March, 1923