Knot Clasp of Sithathoryunet
Description
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Gold. L. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.). From: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1 or 4, Lahun, Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914. Credit: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
Small gold oval object shown in close-up, with a ribbed/clustered surface pattern resembling a folded or knotted form.
The image depicts a compact, rounded oval of bright gold. The surface shows concentric/vertical ridges radiating toward a central bulge, with a texture that could be consistent with a knot-clasp or folded gold foil/leaf construction. No attached clasp elements (e.g., pin, loop, or clearly defined knot strands) are visible from this angle, and no ornamentation beyond the impressed/ribbed relief is clearly readable. The background is plain and no mounting hardware is shown. No hieroglyphic, cartouches, or other inscriptions are visible.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116252703 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.15b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 571900 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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