Motto Clasp of Sithathoryunet
Description
Amulet, Sithathoryunet. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Gold, carnelian, paste. H. 2 × W. 2.1 cm (13/16 × 13/16 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.
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.
A gold-toned decorative clasp-like object with an inset red oval/carnelian setting at the center and curved side supports, shown against a plain background.
The image depicts a small, gold-colored metal clasp or mount with five slightly flared ridges at the top, suggesting a gripping/hinge element. Below, a rounded rectangular frame encloses a central teardrop/oval red stone or glass insert. The red insert appears polished and is surrounded by gold framework; two small symmetric gold lugs extend toward the stone. At the bottom, a horizontal bar with red segments/lines is visible within the white/light backing. No legible hieroglyphic, Greek, Coptic, or Arabic text is visible on the surface in this view. No cartouche or royal name is clearly present. The red material is consistent with a carnelian-like inset, and the overall construction appears consistent with a gold jewelry clasp, but the exact inscription (“motto”) cannot be confirmed from the photograph.
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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