Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · jewelry
Claw Anklet of Sithathoryunet Middle KingdomLahun
Description
Anklet, Sithathoryunet. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III, ca. 1887–1813 B.C. Gold, amethyst. L. 15 cm (5 7/8 in.) Claw pendant: H. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.); W. 1.9 cm (3/4 in.). From: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, Lahun, Fayum Entrance Area, Egypt. Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914. Credit: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916.
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Cross-references (4)
- Wikidata-Q Q116281151 tier-1
- Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- Inventory-Number 16.1.7a tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
- MET-Object 544233 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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