Finger Ring

CG2015-4-1602

From: Egypt

Curatorial Section: Egyptian

Object Number CG2015-4-1602
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Egypt
Section Egyptian
Materials Gold
Description

Finger ring made of low-karat gold. Twin parallel impressed designs around band. The bezel of the ring has a scalloped edge, and stamped images of stars. In the central portion are three rings, which hold gold discs, which rattle when the ring is moved. Inside the brand are five hallmarks. The first is a spiral above the letter M, in an oval. The second is the number 25 in an oval. The third is a capital H inside an oval. The fourth is the number 110 inside a rectangle or truncated octogon. Finally, the fifth is a group of 7 dots, four above three, inside an irregular oval.

Height 1.3 cm
Outside Diameter 2 cm

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