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Signet ring
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Amanitaraqide
A.D. 40–50
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, Beg. North, Pyramid N 16
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Bezel: 1.3 x 1.5 cm (1/2 x 9/16 in.)
Shank: 2.6 x 2 cm (1 x 13/16 in.)
Shank: 2.6 x 2 cm (1 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.561
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionThe ring has an intaglio bezel that features an image of the goddess Ma'at. It was found on the right, dismembered hand in chamber A. All together, there were nine rings on the hand. Another hand in the same area had ten silver rings. Considerable jewelry was discovered in the two subterranean chambers, including earrings, bracelet elements, and glass beads. Some ornaments were enameled.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. N, Pyramid N 16, chamber A. 1921: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.