November 8, 2019 thesublimeblog Pic of the Day: A gold ring from Ancient Egypt A gold finger ring with a carnelian bezel in the form of a cat. Third intermediate period (1107 – 1078 BC). Diameter: 2 cm. British Museum. Cats have been associated with a protection function for over three thousand years of Egyptian history. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading...