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Royal Ring, 19th Century

King's Ring, 19th Century, Benin Kingdom

King's Ring, 19th Century, Benin Kingdom

Penn Museum

Figure Caption: This 19th century ring belonged to the king. Coral and red stone beads are Benin’s most precious materials. Photo: Penn Museum.

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