Gold ring with sphinx or lion-shaped scaraboid

Egyptian

664-334 BCE

Not on view

Sphinx shaped scarab of dark blue glass engraved with a standing figure much decayed.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Gold ring with sphinx or lion-shaped scaraboid
Period: Dynasty 26th-30th
Date: 664-334 BCE
Culture: Egyptian
Medium: Gold, glass-dark blue
Dimensions: Other: 3/4 x 1/4 x 1/4 in. (1.9 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm)
Classifications: Gold and Silver, Gems
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.4147
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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