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Middle Kingdom (c.1897-1878 BCE) Pectoral of Senusret II, made of cloisonné inlays on gold of carnelian, feldspar, garnet, turquoise, lapis lazuli that was found in the tomb of Princess Sit-Hathor Yunet, the daughter of Pharaoh Senusret II. [1280 × 894] [Image credit : John Campana (CC BY)]

November 30, 2025

It bears the name 'Khakheperre' which was the prenomen or royal name of this Egyptian king. This jewellry is now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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Middle Kingdom (c.1897-1878 BCE) Pectoral of Senusret II, made of cloisonné inlays on gold of carnelian, feldspar, garnet, turquoise, lapis lazuli that was found in the tomb of Princess Sit-Hathor Yunet, the daughter of Pharaoh Senusret II. [1280 × 894] [Image credit : John Campana (CC BY)]

An English translation of Kachi-Kachi Yama, a gruesome fairy tale. Story in comments. Japan, Meiji period, 1885 [1300×1646]

Architectural niche depicting Sakyamuni surrounded by devotees and an elephant. Hadda, Afghanistan, 4th-5th century AD [3000×2780]

Silver beer mug with dragon handle and Garuda motif. Tibet, 19th century [780×800]

Middle Kingdom (c.1897-1878 BCE) Pectoral of Senusret II, made of cloisonné inlays on gold of carnelian, feldspar, garnet, turquoise, lapis lazuli that was found in the tomb of Princess Sit-Hathor Yunet, the daughter of Pharaoh Senusret II. [1280 × 894] [Image credit : John Campana (CC BY)]

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