Description : New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII-XX, 1550-1070 B.C. Each a cleft hoop, of differing diameters.13/16 in. (2.1 cm) wide for the largest (12) LITERATURE Mller and Thiem, The Royal Gold of Ancient Egypt, no. 359 Mller and Thiem, Gold of the Pharaohs, no. 359. NOTES Although these penannular rings are usually thought to be earrings, some have interpreted them as being hair ornaments. For similar examples see nos. 290-292 in Brovarski, et al., Egypt's Golden Age.
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About the lot N° 43 Title : TWELVE EGYPTIAN JASPER PENANULAR RINGS