An Egyptian Faience Openwork Ring, 21st Dynasty, ca. 1069-945 BCE Shabtis seems to have flourished largely

seems to have flourished largely during the Kushan dynasty and was contemporaneous with an important but dissimilar school of Kushan art at Mathura (Uttar Pradesh

which supports production in the Middle East and distribution to the Christian world

Several concentric circles of varying thickness in raised relief form the base

displays a simple design of six relief geometric elements and an inner and outer border of raised dots

An Egyptian Faience Openwork Ring, 21st Dynasty, ca. 1069-945 BCE Shabtis seems to have flourished largelyof green glazed faience, decorated with an openwork and relief molded design incorporating an openwork seated goddess, possibly Maat, flanked by lotus blossoms. Dimensions: Diameter: 3 4 inch (19 mm), Height: 1 2 inch (13 mm) Condition: Intact and in very good condition overall. A lovely example. Please note: due to the fragility of this piece, this is not a wearable ring. Provenance: Private Dutch collection, acquired in the 1970s.