Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian) · jewelry

Ring: Horemheb, Beloved of Amon

Source of record: Art Institute of Chicago (Egyptian) — catalogued by the holding institution. View the original record →

AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano

Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A small blue faience ring with an incised/relief design on the hoop, showing vertical ribbed elements and a central motif, viewed from the side.

The image depicts a small, glossy blue faience ring photographed on a neutral gray background. The hoop is oval/elongated in profile and the band is decorated with a molded or impressed motif occupying the upper portion of the visible hoop. The design includes several vertical, rib-like strokes on both sides and a darker central area, suggesting stylized Egyptian iconography, though the exact sign or figure cannot be read with confidence at this resolution. No clear cartouche, hieroglyphic sequence, or legible royal name is visible, and the reverse side is not shown. There is no Greek, Coptic, or Arabic text apparent.

decorative unknown good
Deities Amon
Royals Horemheb
Materials Faienceglossy blue ceramic/porcelain-like surface

Connections

Deities Amun
Royals Horemheb

Cross-references (1)

  • ARTIC-id 141213 tier-2
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