Motto Clasp of Sithathoryunet
Description
Clasp, Sithathoryunet. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Gold, carnelian, paste. H. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); W. 1.4 cm (9/16 in). From: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 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.
Gold frame clasp decorated with a central oval carnelian-like red gem and a small red inset at the bottom.
The object is a small rectangular gold openwork frame, with a central vertical setting holding a large teardrop/oval red stone (carnelian or similar). Two small gold-and-red elements appear flanking/within the central setting, and there is an additional red fragment/inlay near the bottom edge of the frame. The overall workmanship suggests a decorative motto/clasp element, but no readable hieroglyphs, cartouches, or inscriptions are visible in this image. No Greek/Coptic/Arabic text is present. Condition appears worn with surface loss and discoloration typical of aged gilding.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116247868 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.16 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544414 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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