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This ring is typical in shape for New Kingdom rings having a mounted scarab. The inscription names the "God's Wife" Hatshepsut. It was discovered on the third finger of a man's left hand.
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Title: Scarab Finger Ring Inscribed "God's Wife Hatshepsut"
Period: New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 18
Reign: Joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III
Date: ca. 1479–1458 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Hall (C), burial 21, third finger of man's left hand, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911
Medium: Steatite (glazed), silver
Dimensions:
Ring: w. 2.4 cm (15/16 in); l. with setting 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in); h. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)
Scarab: l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); th. 0.7 cm (1/4 in)
Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Object Number: 26.7.770
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