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Finger ring
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Ay
1322–1319 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Diameter x length of bezel: 2.0 x 2.0 cm (13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Laurence E. Eastman
Accession Number1978.303
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Rings
DescriptionGreenish-blue faience finger ring with oval bezel bearing inscribed name of "the god's father Ay, the god, ruler of Thebes."
During the second half of Dynasty 18 faience rings inscribed with the reigning king's name were made as tokens of royal favor. These two examples are inscribed for the last kings of Dynasty 18.
During the second half of Dynasty 18 faience rings inscribed with the reigning king's name were made as tokens of royal favor. These two examples are inscribed for the last kings of Dynasty 18.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt. By 1978: Laurence E. and Emma Stuyvesant Eastman collection; 1978: given to the MFA by Mrs. Eastman, September 13, 1978.
(Accession Date: September 13, 1978)
(Accession Date: September 13, 1978)