Egypt Museum

signet ring

Signet Ring of Tutankhamun

This elegant gold signet bears the young king’s throne name, Nebkheperure, identifying him as the earthly manifestation of the sun-god Ra. Each tiny sign, crisply cut into the oval bezel, would have impressed the royal name into clay or wax, sealing decrees with divine authority. When you look closer, one sees the sun disc of...

Double Signet Ring

This exquisite double signet ring, dating from the New Kingdom period (c. 1550–1069 B.C.), showcases the refined artistry and symbolic richness characteristic of the era. Crafted from gold, the ring features a pair of cartouches, but instead of a name within the “shen-ring” oval cartouche, are two figures. The first figure is that of a...