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Ring

6th Century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Iron ring with a circular bezel, engraved with a monogram and a cross.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved iron
Brief description
Ring, iron with engraved circular bezel, Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, Late Antique, possibly 6th Century
Physical description
Iron ring with a circular bezel, engraved with a monogram and a cross.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25mm
  • Diameter: 22mm
Styles
Credit line
Given by the Egypt Exploration Fund
Object history
Found at Oxyrhynchus (modern Behnesa), 1896-7 excavation season.
Subjects depicted
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
1894A-1897

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Record createdAugust 1, 2006
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