Finger Ring with a head of Horus on the bezel

Roman Period

1–200

Not on view

A number of small amulets or other items were found in the excavation of Nespekashuty's tomb, spanning its long use life. This ring appears to be Roman Period in date. See the discussion under 23.3.468.

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Provenance

Title: Finger Ring with a head of Horus on the bezel
Period: Roman Period
Date: 1–200
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), MMA excavations
Medium: Copper alloy
Dimensions: Diam. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1926
Object Number: 26.3.214
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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