Ring

3rd–7th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Ring
Date: 3rd–7th century
Geography: Attributed to Egypt
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Ht. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)
Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Object Number: 10.130.973
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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