Scarab ring of Sithathoryunet. Dimensions: l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1 cm (3/8 in). Dynasty: Dynasty 12. Reign: reign of Senwosret II-Amenemhat III. Date: ca. 1887-1813 B.C..This superb example of an early ring was formed from gold and the beetle's wing cases, thorax and head were inlaid with semi-precious stones. In the Middle Kingdom (ca. 2030-1650 B.C.), scarab beetles were the preferred design for a ring bezel as the scarab, a symbol of the sun gold Re, emerged as a popular amulet type. Thin gold wire was used to create a ring's shank and was attached to the bezel in different ways, although most involved wrapping the ends of the wire neatly around the shank in a tight coil as can be seen here. The underside of this ring's bezel is uninscribed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Scarab ring of Sithathoryunet. Dimensions: l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1 cm (3/8 in). Dynasty: Dynasty 12. Reign: reign of Senwosret II-Amenemhat III. Date: ca. 1887-1813 B.C..This superb example of an early ring was formed from gold and the beetle's wing cases, thorax and head were inlaid with semi-precious stones. In the Middle Kingdom (ca. 2030-1650 B.C.), scarab beetles were the preferred design for a ring bezel as the scarab, a symbol of the sun gold Re, emerged as a popular amulet type. Thin gold wire was used to create a ring's shank and was attached to the bezel in different ways, although most involved wrapping the ends of the wire neatly around the shank in a tight coil as can be seen here. The underside of this ring's bezel is uninscribed. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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