Necklace of Sithathoryunet
Object type: Necklace, Sithathoryunet
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Senwosret II–Amenemhat III
Date: ca. 1887–1813 B.C.
Medium: Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, green feldspar, amethyst
Dimensions: l. 82 cm (32 5/16 in)
l. of drop beads 0.14 cm-0.24 cm; diam. of amethyst ball beads 0.05 cm
Geography: From    Egypt Fayum Entrance Area Lahun
Locale: Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8)
Locus: Chamber E, box 4
Excavation: BSAE excavations 1914
Credit line: Purchase, Rogers Fund and Henry Walters Gift, 1916
Accession year: 1916