Trio of Egyptian Faience Rings
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Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Periods, ca. 712 to 30 BCE. Three stirrup-shaped, bright blue faience finger rings, each one with a flat face bearing a symbol. Two depict Wedjat, also known as the Eye of Horus (one is more clear in its motif than the other), and the third depicts an ankh, the ancient Egyptian symbol for life and longevity. These ring bezels were made using a clay mold, and demonstrate the level of skill that the ancient Egyptians had attained in working with faience. The clearer Wedjat ring is a US size 4.75; the ankh is a US size 2; the other ring is too small to be worn. Size of largest: 0.8" W (2 cm)
Provenance: private Kahn collection, Bangkok, Thailand
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#125936
Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Periods, ca. 712 to 30 BCE. Three stirrup-shaped, bright blue faience finger rings, each one with a flat face bearing a symbol. Two depict Wedjat, also known as the Eye of Horus (one is more clear in its motif than the other), and the third depicts an ankh, the ancient Egyptian symbol for life and longevity. These ring bezels were made using a clay mold, and demonstrate the level of skill that the ancient Egyptians had attained in working with faience. The clearer Wedjat ring is a US size 4.75; the ankh is a US size 2; the other ring is too small to be worn. Size of largest: 0.8" W (2 cm)
Provenance: private Kahn collection, Bangkok, Thailand
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#125936
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All three have been repaired on their shanks and are fairly fragile - be careful if you choose to wear them.
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Trio of Egyptian Faience Rings
Estimate $600 - $900
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