Pectoral and necklace of Sithathoryunet

“You have to imagine that nobody really saw this except the princess.”

Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II, c. 1887–1878 B.C.E., Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, el-Lahun (Illahun, Kahun; Ptolemais Hormos), Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), EES 1914, Gold, carnelian, feldspar, garnet, turquoise, lapis lazuli

Title Pectoral and necklace of Sithathoryunet
Artist(s) Unrecorded artist
Dates c. 1887–1878 B.C.E.
Places Africa / North Africa / Egypt
Period, Culture, Style Ancient Egyptian / Middle Kingdom
Artwork Type Jewelry / Metalwork
Material Gold, Turquoise, Lapis lazuli, Gems
Technique Inlay , Repoussé and chasing

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