Leopard-Head Girdle of Sithathoryunet
Object type: Girdle, Sithathoryunet, leopard head
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Medium: Gold, amethyst, diorite pellets (inside)
Dimensions: 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.)
Geography: From    Egypt Fayum Entrance Area Lahun
Locale: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8)
Locus: Chamber E, box 1
Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914
Credit line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916
Accession year: 1916
Tags: Leopards