Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II
Description
Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, turquoise, garnet (pectoral) Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, turquoise, green feldspar (necklace)
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.
An ancient Egyptian necklace featuring a central pendant with two falcons.
The artifact is a vibrant necklace composed of various colored beads and a central pendant. The pendant depicts two falcons with intricately detailed wings, likely made from enamel or inlay. The design is symmetrical and reflects typical Egyptian artistry, with use of turquoise, carnelian, and lapis lazuli. The composition is balanced with alternating bead colors.
decorative
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
goldfaiencecarnelianlapis lazuli
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