Princess Sithathoryunet, daughter of King Senwosret II, was buried beside her father’s pyramid at Lahun around 1880 BC. Her jewels survived in a hidden niche of the tomb, and her pectoral is now one of the treasures of the Metropolitan Museum. Two falcons guard the king’s name in gold, carnelian, lapis and turquoise. Ours keeps the frame and the falcons, in metal alone, at a fifth of the size.
Measured drawing · RL-009
Provenance
Gold pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet, with the name of Senwosret II
Middle Kingdom Egypt, 12th Dynasty · c. 1887–1878 BC
Royal Jewels · RL-009
Sithathoryunet Pectoral
The princess’s pectoral, in miniature
€195
Provenance
- Based on
- Gold pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet, with the name of Senwosret II
- Culture
- Middle Kingdom Egypt, 12th Dynasty
- Period
- c. 1887–1878 BC
- Region
- Lahun, Egypt
- Reference
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. 16.1.3a, b
Our piece isAn interpretationThe original’s form, changed where needed so it can be worn every day.
Details
- Dimensions
- 3.4 × 2.6 cm · chain 45 cm
- Weight
- 9 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.