Scarab ring of Sithathoryunet
Object type: Scarab, ring, Sithathoryunet, inlaid
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, and turquoise, bedding material
Dimensions: l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1 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: Scarabs