Feline-Headed Girdle, Anklets, and Bracelets of Princess Sithathoryunet
These five pieces made from gold and amethyst create a set with powerful magical properties. All of the elements focus on feline imagery, which can be related to protection and guardianship. The princess likely wore them during a religious ritual or state ceremony. The feline heads on the girdle contain small pellets that would have made a gentle tinkling sound when the princess walked or danced. One head forms a cleverly constructed clasp.
Artwork Details
- Title: Feline-Headed Girdle, Anklets, and Bracelets of Princess Sithathoryunet
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 12
- Reign: reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
- Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, BSAE excavations 1914
- Medium: Gold, amethyst, diorite pellets (inside)
- Dimensions: 16.1.6
circumference of girdle: 81 cm (31 7/8 in.)
large leopard heads: 4.5 x 1.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
small leopard heads: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Diam (amethyst beads): 0.9 cm (3/8 in.) - Credit Line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916
- Object Number: 16.1.6–.15-related
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
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