Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Scarab ring of Sithathoryunet
Description
Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, and turquoise, bedding material
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 scarab amulet featuring various colorful stones and gold wiring.
The artifact is a scarab-shaped amulet crafted with intricate detail using gold and several semiprecious stones, including turquoise, carnelian, and possibly a green-colored stone. The design is consistent with the artistic styles seen during periods of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship, highlighting the symbolic importance of the scarab in Egyptian mythology. The piece appears well-preserved, showcasing advanced metalworking skills in the delicate gold setting.
decorative
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
goldturquoisecarnelianpossibly green stone
Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116243806 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.24 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 545530 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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