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Wire ring
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
2040–1640 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 94
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.6051
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
DescriptionThis is a silver wire double coil ring, a segment of the same, and several bits of deteriorated silver with them in the container. They are possibly part of a ring or an earring.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 94. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.