Princess Khnumet was buried at Dahshur with a diadem of fine gold wire scattered with tiny flowers. Scholars still debate whether she wore it in life or only in the tomb. We took a single flower from it, four petals and a centre, and made it a stud for every day.
Measured drawing · RL-010
Provenance
Gold wire diadem of Princess Khnumet
Middle Kingdom Egypt, 12th Dynasty · c. 1900 BC
Royal Jewels · RL-010
Khnumet Flowers
Studs from a princess’s diadem
€110
Provenance
- Based on
- Gold wire diadem of Princess Khnumet
- Culture
- Middle Kingdom Egypt, 12th Dynasty
- Period
- c. 1900 BC
- Region
- Dahshur, Egypt
- Reference
- Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Our piece isA free inspirationA motif from the original, applied to a new piece.
Details
- Dimensions
- Ø 9 mm each
- Weight
- 3 g
Materials & care
Nickel-free, tested to EN 1811. Store in the pouch, away from perfume and chlorine. Silver darkens with time; a soft cloth brings it back. Vermeil can be re-plated by us at cost.
Shipping & returns
Tracked shipping across Europe, free on orders over €150. Made to order: ships in about 6 weeks. Return any piece within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.