Scarab Finger Ring Inscribed "God's Wife Hatshepsut"

Unknown

ca. 1479–1458 B.C. · Steatite (glazed), silver · Egyptian Art

This ring is typical in shape for New Kingdom rings having a mounted scarab. The inscription names the "God's Wife" Hatshepsut. It was discovered on the third finger of a man's left hand.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1479–1458 B.C.

Medium

Steatite (glazed), silver

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926