Description:

Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE.; Near East/Western Asia, ca. early 20th century CE. A collection of 3 antique silver rings with a ruby and ancient Egyptian faience beads. The faience is glazed in the iconic green-blue hue, and these beads date to the Third Intermediate Period; both with a hemispherical shape and flat face etched with hieroglyphics and /or protective symbols. The silver band on one is 52.5% silver, and the other is 89.6% silver. The ruby is not ancient, with a cushion cut shape, and set in a sterling 92% silver band. All rings have the same type of setting: four prongs with stippling, ridges, and lines etched into the shank's shoulders- perhaps custom made as a set. All three are wearable, the faience beads are the same US ring size, and the ruby ring is slightly larger. Size of ruby: 0.35" L x 0.35" W (0.9 cm x 0.9 cm); band opening: Size: 0.72" Diameter (1.8 cm); US ring sizes: 7.25 & 7.75; silver quality: 52.5% to 92.31%

Provenance: pprivate Florham Park, New Jersey, USA collection, acquired mid-1940s

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#183335

  • Condition: Tiny chips to ruby. All silver bands are antique / vintage with wear from previous use. Faience beads are ancient, ruby is antique / vintage. Dark patina and toning to silver bands. Wearable!

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