DIADEM OF SAT-HATHOR-YUNET

DIADEM OF SAT-HATHOR-YUNET

 

     Identity:      Sat-Hathor-Yunet, Daughter of Senusert II
    
Material:    Gold, Green Faience, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli
 
   Period:        Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty
    
Reign:          Amenemhat III

Dimensions:
 
   Height:          ca. 44 cm  
    
Width:           19.2 cm

      This type of diadem was usually fitted on a wig with long braids, each one of which was clasped in little gold rings. The diadem takes the form of a large flat band of solid gold, ornamented with a uraeus and rosettes. Both the gold cloisonné rosettes and the uraeus are ornamented with lapis lazuli, carnelian and green faience. The uraeus head is of lapis lazuli, while its eyes are of garnet set in gold rims.

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