Signet ring in Diorite New Kingdom 18-19th Dynasty Denne vare er sat til omsalg under nyt varenummer 4224741

A Large Signet Ring in Diorite (M1532). New Kingdom, 18th-19th Dynasty. Finely speckled black and white diorite. Intact and in perfect condition except for tiny chip from bezel. Ex. Rockford College Art Museum Collection. Acquired in 2006. Originally donated to the college in 1978. A fine large man’s signet ring in speckled diorite - intact and almost perfect. Old collection label on inside. The bezel is uninscribed. Such rings were highly prized and expensive due to the work involved in making them as diorite is one of the hardest materials and is very time consuming to work. If your finger is big enough, this could actually be worn without worry that it might be damaged. This lot is part of a large private collection of Egyptian antiquities at auction at Lauritz.com Roskilde until 29-31 March 2016. and read .