Ancient Egyptian hair ring from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Red jasper hair ring, possibly an earring although the gap seems too small to attach to the ear. Spheroid in shape with a hole drilled through the middle. Small segment missing for attachment.

Ancient Egyptian hair ring from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.25.2.A
  • Material: jasper
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: hair ring
  • Dimensions: Length: 12mm , Width: 12mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483