Mold for a Rings
Unknown Artist
ca. 1390–1352 B.C.
Medium
Pottery
Dimensions
Diam. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in)
Classification
Mold, ring
Period
New Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1911
Accession Number
11.215.671
Art Historical Context
This delicate pottery mold, dating to around 1390–1352 B.C. from Egypt's New Kingdom Dynasty 18, served as a tool for crafting rings—likely finger jewelry worn by everyday people or elites. Measuring just 4.3 cm in diameter, its small scale reflects the precision needed for personal adornments in a thriving ancient civilization. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1911, it now resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Egyptian Art collection, offering a glimpse into the workshops of Thebes or Memphis during this golden age. Dynasty 18 marked Egypt's imperial height, with pharaohs like Amenh...