The Cheops Ring

Medium: Gold

Geograhical Locations:

• Giza, Egypt

Dates:ca. 664-404 B.C.E.

Dimensions: Height 13/16 in., 0.5 lb. (2.1 cm, 0.2kg) Bezel: Width 11/16 x Length 15/16 in. (1.8 x 2.5 cm)

Collections:

• Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Exhibitions:

• Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity
• Ancient Egyptian Art

Accession Number: 37.734E

Image: 37.734E_PS6.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Gold signet ring of a "Priest of Isis of Cheops" i.e. a priest of the temple of Isis at Giza. The bezel is oval shaped with the inscribed area being slightly raised leaving an oval border. The priest's name is Neferbire.

Brooklyn Museum