Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Motto Clasp of Sithathoryunet
Description
Gold, carnelian, paste
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
An ancient Egyptian amulet depicting the symbol of the Sa, a representation of protection.
This amulet is crafted in the shape of the Sa symbol, often associated with protection in ancient Egyptian culture. The design features a stylized papyrus structure with an elongated base, commonly signifying stability and strength. The materials used include polished stone or faience, set in a gold outline. The craftsmanship showcases intricate inlay work, typical of jewelry from the New Kingdom period.
decorative
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
goldfaience
Signs
Sa Symbol
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116247866 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.17 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544415 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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