Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Scarab Finger Ring of Senwosret III Middle KingdomDahshur
Description
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, reign of Senwosret III, ca. 1850–1750 B.C. Amethyst, gold. ring diam. 2 cm (13/16 in); scarab: l. 1.3 cm (1/2 in). Probably from: Dahshur, Memphite Region. Excavation: de Morgan excavations, 1894–95. Subject: Scarabs. Credit: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926.
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Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116281866 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 26.7.756 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 546139 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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