Ancient Egyptian ring from Tell Nabasha

Copper alloy rod made into a slightly flattened ring. Band formed over it at one point, which is broken. Either part of a bezel, or part of a fixture to secure the ring to a vessel or other as a handle.

Ancient Egyptian ring from Tell Nabasha

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW187
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: ring
  • Dimensions: Length: 23mm , Width: 20mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
  • Site: Tell Nabasha
  • Latitude: 30.86
  • Longitude: 31.910556