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Scarab Ring

1540–1069 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom

(1540–1069 BCE)
Medium
turquoise faience (mounted on swivel bezel in modern gold ring)
Measurements
Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); Diameter including bezel: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Eva Catherine Brown 1936.653
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Location
Not on view
Print
A gold ring features a central scarab carved in muted greenish-blue turquoise faience. The beetle sits within an oval gold frame detailed with a braided, rope-like border. Fine lines define the beetle's head and segments, while the ring's band is textured with matching braided designs along its sides. Facing right, the scarab creates a striking contrast between its weathered surface and the polished, intricate gold metalwork.

Scarab Ring

1540–1069 BCE

Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE)

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