Knot Clasp of Sithathoryunet
Description
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Gold. h. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); w. 1 cm (3/8 in). From: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Lahun, Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914. Credit: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916.
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
The image shows a small, gold-colored circular element with a faceted/striated surface and two dark openings/holes near the lower edge, resembling a knotted or looped clasp component viewed from the front.
A single object is centered against a plain light background. The piece is gold-toned and roughly circular, with a raised central ridge or crest and radiating striations/facets that create a ribbed texture around the face. Near the lower portion there appear to be two small dark circular holes or voids, consistent with attachment points for a clasp or fastening element. No clear human figures, deities, or hieroglyphic carving is visible on this view. The form reads as a decorative clasp/knot element rather than an inscribed plaque.
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116243826 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.54 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 545525 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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