This ring bezel is decorated with the royal device of two cartouches topped by ostrich plumes. The cartouches frame dancing figures of Bes. Since Bes was closely associated with women in labour and with small children, the use of his image on this signet ring suggests it belonged to a queen, probably Nefertiti herself.
The New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Amarna Period, reign of Akhenaten Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
No comments:
Post a Comment
excellent go-ahead