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Claw Anklet of Sithathoryunet Middle KingdomLahun

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Description

Anklet, Sithathoryunet. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Gold, amethyst. L. 14.2 cm (5 6/16 in.) Claw pendant: H. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.); W. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.). From: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, Lahun, Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914. Credit: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916.

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Found at Lahun

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116281153 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 16.1.7b tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 591446 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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