Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Scarab Finger Ring Inscribed for Nakht Second Intermediate PeriodAsasif
Description
Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca. 1640–1550 B.C. Glazed steatite, silver. Diam. of ring 2.3 cm (7/8 in.); L. of scarab 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); W. of scarab 1.2 cm (1/2 in.). From: Courtyard CC 41, Radim, Asasif, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: Carnarvon excavations. Credit: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926.
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(MET-Object 546971).
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- MMA 26.7.752 PNM textAsasif
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Cross-references (5)
- Wikidata-Q Q116280493 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 26.7.752 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 546971 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- PNM-Object pnm:83889830 tier-2 (inventory-match)
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