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Scarab Finger Ring Inscribed "God's Wife Hatshepsut"

New Kingdom
ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 114
This ring is typical in shape for New Kingdom rings having a mounted scarab. The inscription names the "God's Wife" Hatshepsut. It was discovered on the third finger of a man's left hand.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Scarab Finger Ring Inscribed "God's Wife Hatshepsut"
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dynasty: Dynasty 18
  • Reign: Joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III
  • Date: ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
  • Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Hall (C), burial 21, third finger of man's left hand, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911
  • Medium: Steatite (glazed), silver
  • Dimensions: Ring: w. 2.4 cm (15/16 in); l. with setting 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in); h. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)
    Scarab: l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); th. 0.7 cm (1/4 in)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
  • Object Number: 26.7.770
  • Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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