Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN BRONZE RING WITH AKHENATEN

EGYPTIAN BRONZE RING WITH AKHENATEN CARTOUCHE - Ca. 1353 - 1336 BC.An exquisite Egyptian bronze ring with Akhenaten cartouche. The ring is composed of a tubular round hoop, enlarged to form an oval, flat bezel. The centrepiece is adorned with a hieroglyphic inscription that is decorated with an oval incised line. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 75.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 11gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Published in an exhibition catalogue: Andrea Thiem Christina (ed.), 'AM HOFE DES PHARAO. Von Amenophis I. bis Tutanchamun'. Palais del Arte, Bussolengo, 2002.