Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Large wig rings of Sithathoryunet
Description
Gold
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.
A detailed ancient Egyptian wig with intricate braiding and gold bead decorations.
This artifact is a well-preserved example of an ancient Egyptian wig, showcasing sophisticated craftsmanship. The hair is meticulously braided and adorned with small, square gold beads, evenly distributed across the surface. The braiding technique and use of gold demonstrate high status or ceremonial use. The wig displays excellent preservation, maintaining its structure and detailing.
decorative
unknown
excellent
Materials
hairgold
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116389504 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.25 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 545518 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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