Carnelian Scarab Ring

Culture Ancient Egyptian

Datescarab: Second Intermediate Period, 1759–about 1539 BCE; gold mount: modern

Mediumcarnelian and gold

Dimensions2.7 × 2.5 cm (1 1/16 × 1 in.)

ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories

Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection

Terms

carnelian

Object number1926.80

Label TextEgyptian stone and ceramic scarabs were sometimes set in precious metal mounts designed to be worn as jewelry, including finger rings. This was also the case during the modern era, when jewelers in Europe and the United States were commissioned to create wearable settings for small antiquities. Often the metal mounts were based on ancient designs; in other instances, the scarabs’ settings were fanciful interpretations of Egyptian motifs.ProvenanceFormerly of Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection; bequeathed by Mrs. Kingsmill Marrs to the Worcester Art Museum, 1925–1926.

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