The pectorals of ancient Egypt were a form of jewelry, often in the form of a brooch. They are often also amulets , and may be so described. They were mostly worn by richer people and …

This pectoral is composed around the throne name of King Senwosret II. It was found among the jewelry of Princess Sithathoryunet in a special niche of her underground tomb beside the …

Pectoral refers to jewelry worn on the pectoral muscles, i.e. the breast. Sevigne brooches, as well as military decorations, are examples of pectoral decorations, although the former was usually …

The pectoral of of Sithathoriunet is composed around the throne name of King Senusret II. It was found among the jewelry of Princess Sithathoriunet in a special niche of her underground tomb …

Not only gold and jewels are worn in the nose: in New Guinea, especially among the Tuburi and the Solomon Islanders, the men wear great pointed sticks or the tusks of wild pig through …

Pectoral jewelry held significant importance in the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt. Pectorals were ornamental chest pieces worn by kings and high-ranking individuals as a symbol of their power …

This vulture pectoral of Tutankhamun is a stunning piece of ancient Egyptian jewelry that was found in the tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun. This pectoral, or chest ornament …

Cite this page as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, "Pectoral and necklace of Sithathoryunet," in Smarthistory, March 5, 2021, accessed March 22, 2025, https://smarthistory.org/pectoral …

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Jan 23, 2024 · The Met’s gold pectoral with coins and a pseudo-medallion is one of the most intricate pieces of gold jewelry to survive from the mid-sixth century. The pectoral, worn …