Ring with Reclining Ram
14th-13th century BCE
Overall H: 1 1/2 in. (3.87 cm); Animal H: 5/8 x W: 9/16 x D: 15/16 in. (1.53 x 1.37 x 2.37 cm); Inner Diam.: 3/8 in. (0.94 cm); Outer Diam.: 3/4 in. (1.96 cm)
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This impressive ring is decorated with chased geometric patterns on the hoop and a reclining ram on top. Lotus blossom ornaments in relief adorn the sides and indicate Egyptian influence. Rings like this would most likely have been worn by high-ranking officials or priests.
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Baurat Schiller [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Sale, Berlin, 1929, no. 106C; Bachstitz, 1929 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1929 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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