Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other

Motto Clasp of Sithathoryunet

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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 ornate Egyptian pectoral featuring a red circular stone set within a gold frame.

The artifact is a decorative Egyptian pectoral or jewelry piece, characterized by its vibrant red circular stone set in a gold encasement. The surrounding gold frame is adorned with intricate patterns, including sections filled with what appears to be a mosaic of lighter colored inlays. The craftsmanship suggests high-level artistry, typical in Egyptian goldsmith work.

decorative New Kingdom excellent
Materials goldstoneinlays

Connections

Found at Lahun
Materials StoneGoldInlays

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116247861 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 16.1.20 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 544418 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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  • From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access).
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