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Ring fragment
Egyptian
New Kingdom
1550–1070 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, St. G 7400, S of mastaba G 7420 (Meresankh II)
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8 x 1.7 cm (11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.1763
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 a large part of the shank. The bezel has an impressed design.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Street G 7400, S of mastaba G 7410-7420: G 7420 (Meresankh II). 1925: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.