Ring-bezel terracotta mold

Ring bezels

Kate Bosse Griffiths  believed faience rings were only given to important people. However, while a number were owned by Tutankhamun, or at least found in his tomb, others were found in houses of commoners at Amarna. Some were even found in the workmen’s village. Amulets too are found across the social strata. It has been suggested that some rings may not have been worn as rings but rather suspended or even used as foundation deposits. The size of some (to small or large to wear on a finger) suggests use as a votive offering or to be hung round the neck. All, including those with the names of kings, were probably amuletic.