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