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| CIVILIZATION | Near Eastern |
| PERIOD | Phoenician |
| DATE | circa 8th-7th Century B.C. |
| MATERIAL | Electrum |
| MOUNTED | No |
The ring is of 'cartouche' type, named for the shape of the bezel, copying Egyptian versions that have the same thick, cylindrical hoops and bezels engraved with names in hieroglyphs. The solid circular hoop joins to the underside of the bezel. The bezel is engraved in globolo style with stylized rays.
Weight 13g
Ring size 5
Spier, J. & Ogden, J.; Rings of the Ancient World, p. 37, no. 8, for a parallel.
Christie’s, Ancient Jewelry, December 9 2008, lot 217.
This item qualifies for an interest-free payment plan. This exclusive feature is made available to customers who would like to pay off qualified purchases in installments. Learn More
Free expedited shipping is available on this item. Allow 3-5 business days for delivery to the U.S.A. and Canada. Allow 5-10 business days for international deliveries. Express shipping may be available at checkout. Minor shipping delays may occur. All items are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival. We ship Monday to Thursday. Learn more
| CATEGORY | Near Eastern |
| PERIOD | Phoenician |
| DATE | circa 8th-7th Century B.C. |
| MATERIAL | |
| MOUNTED | No |