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~ Wig rings of Sithathoryunet.
Period: Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty; Reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Place of origin: Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914
Medium: Gold
Ancient Egyptian girdle, made from cowrie shells, gold, carnelian, feldspar, and copper-silver alloy, belonging to the Princess Sithathoryunet, thought to have been the daughter of the 12th Dynasty ruler Senusret II (r. 1897-1878 BCE). Found in the tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8) in the Fayum; now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II - Met Museum Collection
Inventory Number: 16.1.3a, b Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1878 B.C. Location Information: From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914
Description:
This cloisonné pectoral is inlaid with 372 carefully cut pieces of semiprecious stones. The heraldic design is replete with symbolism. Zigzag lines on the base bar represent the primordial waters out of which the primeval hill emerged. Each of the falcons, symbols of the sun god, clasps a circular hieroglyph meaning "encircled," thus declaring the solar deity's supreme power over the universe. The same hieroglyph, elongated to form a cartouche, encircles the throne name of Senwosret II, Khakheperre. Flanking the king's name are two ankh hieroglyphs (meaning "life") suspended from cobras whose tails are wound around the sun disk on the falcons' heads. These snakes represent Nekhbet and Udjo, the traditional protector goddesses of the king. Supporting the royal cartouche is the kneeling god Heh clutching two palm ribs symbolizing "millions of years." Thus the king's life and existence in time are described as part of a universe created and sustained by the supreme sun god.
Faja de concha de cauries, pulseras de león, pulseras con el nombre de Amenemhat III y tobilleras de la princesa Sithathoryunet, hija del faraón Senusret II. Oro, cornalina, turquesa, feldespato, pellets de aleación de cobre y plata. Tumba de Sithathoryunet (BSA Tumba 8), El Lahun, Fayún, Alto Egipto, Imperio Medio, 12.ª Dinastía, ca. 1887-1813 a. de C.
~ Broad Anklet of Sithathoryunet.
Period: Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty
Reign: reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Place of origin: Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, BSAE excavations 1914
Medium: Gold, carnelian, turquoise
~ Claw Anklet of Sithathoryunet.
Period: Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty; reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Place of origin: Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, BSAE excavations 1914
Medium: Gold, amethyst.
~ Jewelry chest of Sithathoryunet.
Period: Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty; Reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Place of origin: Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914
Medium: Ebony, ivory, gold, carnelian, blue faience, silver.
Motto clasp (gold, carnelian, and paste) of Princess Sithathoryunet, daughter of the 12th Dynasty pharaoh Senusret II. Artist unknown; ca. 1887-1813 BCE. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
