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An Egyptian Gold or Electrum Ring, 18th Dynasty, reign of Akhenaten, circa 1353-1336 B.C.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- An Egyptian Gold or Electrum Ring
- gold or electrum
- Diameter 2.1 cm.
with convex hoop and high oval bezel engraved with the figure of King Akhenaten seated and wearing a long pleated kilt, and the Blue Crown ornamented with stippled dots, the disk of the Aten above.
Provenance
Jack Ogden, London
London art market, acquired from the above in May 1977 (Sotheby's, New York, December 17th, 1992, no. 54, illus.)
London art market, acquired from the above in May 1977 (Sotheby's, New York, December 17th, 1992, no. 54, illus.)
Catalogue Note
For an example which appears similar in form and construction cf. B. Fay, Ancient Egyptian Jewelry, Berlin, 1990, p. 34.