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Inlay for a finger ring
Nubian
Meroitic Period, reign of Natakamani
0–A.D. 20
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, Pyr. N XXII
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 1.2 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (1/2 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.1071
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionAn oval-shaped, glass intaglio featuring a human head in the classical style. It is pale yellow in color. Apparently, there were fragments of a silver ring mount nearby. The inlay was recovered with seven other silver rings on the lower stairs leading to the burial chambers.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. N. 22, tomb of Natakamani; found on lower stairs leading to the subterranean burial chambers. January 6, 1922: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.