Not currently on display at the V&A

Ring

c. 1550 BC - c. 1077 BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of a yellow glazed composition ring, with two bezels inlaid with red glazed composition. The colours of the ring are in imitation of gold and precious stones.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glazed composition with glazed composition inlay
Brief description
Fragment of a finger ring, glazed composition with glazed composition inlay, Egypt, New Kingdom
Physical description
Fragment of a yellow glazed composition ring, with two bezels inlaid with red glazed composition. The colours of the ring are in imitation of gold and precious stones.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.3cm
  • Maximum width: 0.9cm
Styles
Gallery label
Fragment of a finger ring
Credit line
Given by Professor Percy. E. Newberry.
Collection
Accession number
C.360-1928

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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