Pectoral of Senusret II made of cloisonné inlays on gold of carnelian, feldspar, garnet, turquoise, lapis lazuli [1280×894]

This Middle Kingdom pectoral was found in the tomb of Princess Sit-Hathor Yunet, the daughter of Pharaoh Senusret II, of the Middle Kingdom. It bears the name ‘Khakheperre’ which was the prenomen or royal name of this Egyptian king. Senusret II is notable for founding the town of Kahun during his reign. This jewellry is now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and was made of cloisonné inlays on gold of carnelian, feldspar, garnet, turquoise, lapis lazuli