Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN RING

EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN RING - New Kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 BC, or later.A carnelian ring carved from a single piece of stone. The hoop has a D-shaped profile with a sharp, carinated edge and a raised knob at the back. Chevron-shaped incisions embellish the shoulders, leading to a flat, polished bezel with an elliptical shape.Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 10gProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly with R. A.; since the 1990s.