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Scarab ring of Shoshenq III
Egyptian
Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22, reign of
825–773 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, said to be from Bubastis
Medium/Technique
Gold and lapis lazuli
Dimensions
Diameter: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Horace L. Mayer
Accession Number1972.1077
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CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionSolid gold ring (round band) with lapis lazuli scarab of Sheshonq III (823-772 B.C.). Scarab held in narrow gold band. Wire running through scarab wrapped round ring several times at either end of ring.
ProvenanceSaid to have been found at Bubastis (Tell Basta), Egypt, by Robert Gordon Faudree [see note 1]; 1959, sold by Faudree to Horace L. Mayer (b. 1899 - d. 1968), Williamstown, MA [see note 2]; to his widow, Florence Ellen Mayer, Williamstown; 1971, gift of Mrs. Mayer to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 10, 1973)
NOTES:
[1] According to a letter from Faudree of October 7, 1959. [2] First lent by Horace L. Mayer to the MFA on October 30, 1959 (loan no. 51.59).
NOTES:
[1] According to a letter from Faudree of October 7, 1959. [2] First lent by Horace L. Mayer to the MFA on October 30, 1959 (loan no. 51.59).