Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Lion Bracelet of Sithathoryunet Middle KingdomLahun
Description
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Gold, carnelian, turquoise. l. 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in); l. of lions 1.6 cm (5/8 in); l. of clasp 1 cm (3/8 in). From: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1 or 4, Lahun, Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914. Credit: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916.
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Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116304956 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.12 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 545154 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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