This extremely elegant ornate ring is decorated with the enthroned figure of a cat goddess, who is possibly to be identified as Bastet. The wide band of the ring has been decorated on either side of the goddess with a succession of lotus buds and flowers. The seated goddess is accompanied by two groups of three miniature cats.
Present location |
PELIZAEUS-MUSEUM [04/030] HILDESHEIM |
Inventory number |
5931 |
Dating |
22ND DYNASTY (not after); 3RD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD; 21ST DYNASTY (not before) |
Archaeological Site |
UNKNOWN |
Category |
RING |
Material |
FAIENCE; GLAZE |
Technique |
FAYENCE; GLAZED |
Height |
4.5 cm |
Width |
1.7 cm |
Diameter |
2,6 cm |