Victorian Egyptian Cartouche Ring
A remarkable 19th century ring set with an ancient Egyptian cartouche featuring various hieroglyphics including a scarab, sun disc, basket, feather of Maat, and a papyrus stem. Clearly once the base of a carved steatite scarab (the drill holes are visible at the back where it's split in two), the stone is now mounted in a Victorian 18ct gold ring with elegant shoulders displaying trifurcation and scrolled details.
Era: Stone, Egyptian circa 1000 BC. Ring, Victorian circa 1890
Ring size: 10.5 US or V UK/AUS. Resizable for £35.
Head size: 16.8mm by 13.0mm
Stone: Steatite (soapstone)
Marks: Stamped 18ct
Condition: Great antique condition. The stone is the base of a carved bead that's split in two.
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Condition
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