Scarab Ring (Primary Title)

Unknown (Artist)

1981–1802 BC
Egyptian
gold, amethyst
Egypt
Overall (Bezel): 1/2 × 1 3/8 × 1 3/8 in. (1.27 × 3.49 × 3.49 cm)
63.20.2
These two objects are said to have been found in Byblos in Lebanon and are probably Syrian imitations of Egyptian work. The wire and clasp of the necklace are modern.
Dynasty 12
Middle Kingdom
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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