Lot 67

Egyptian /Nubian Meroitic Stone Archer's Ring

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Egyptian /Nubian Meroitic Stone Archer's Ring

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

Starting Bid: $2,250

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October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
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Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Ancient Egypt / Lower Nubia (Sudan), Meroitic Period, ca. 300 BCE to 350 CE. A carved stone archer's ring, fashioned from porphyry or a granodiorite-tonalite rock, with a slightly flared shape and a cylindrical central hole for finger placement. These rings, commonly found in burial and funerary contexts, were used to protect the thumb from the bowstring when drawing a bow. The natural mottled coloration of the stone was likely intentionally selected for its aesthetic appeal. Size: 1.9" Diameter x 1.2" H (4.8 cm x 3 cm).

Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s

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  • Condition: Minor old chips and nicks to surface, otherwise intact.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000