Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Small 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 well-preserved ancient Egyptian wig with intricate braided patterns.
The artifact is an ancient Egyptian wig crafted with detailed care, showcasing a series of braids interspersed with gold accents. The overall style is indicative of high-status individuals, likely used in ceremonial contexts. The composition includes thick strands of material meticulously braided and adorned with golden beads, which signifies a combination of both artistic and practical craftsmanship.
decorative
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
hairgold
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116389508 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.26 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 545519 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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