Ancient Egyptian iron ring from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Iron ring. Piece of iron rod formed into a circle, with a slight gap where the tips meet. The tips are slightly flattened. Possibly a small bracelet.

Ancient Egyptian iron ring from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1907.90.22.e
  • Material: iron
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: B.P. Grenfell
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: iron ring
  • Dimensions: Width (of flattest end): 4mm , Width (of other end): 3mm , Width (of rod): 3mm , Diameter (at widest point): 37mm
  • Published references: Grenfell B P & Hunt A S Egypt Exploraton Fund Archaeological Reports 1902-1903 pp.7-8
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647