Finger ring
185–10 B.C.
FindspotMeroe, Beg. West, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueGold sheet over organic core
DimensionsBezel: 1.3 x 1.6 cm (1/2 x 5/8 in.)
Shank: 2 x 2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Shank: 2 x 2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number23.421
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. W 333. February 1923: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
185–10 B.C.
185–50 B.C.
305–30 B.C.
305–30 B.C.
664–30 B.C.
Naqada II (Gerzean) 3650–3300 B.C.
inscription dated in accordance with 1615
1700–1550 B.C.
1700–1550 B.C.
2400–1550 B.C.