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Ring fragment
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St G7000 Debris E of subsidiary pyramid G I-b
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.6 x 1.3 x 0.4 cm (5/8 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2339
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionThis ring fragment consists of one end of the bezel and part of the shank. The bezel had a design of the head of a goddess wearing a collar; the head itself is missing but the collar remains.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, St G 7000 debris E 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.