Necklace with Sa-Amulets of Senebtisi
Unknown Artist
ca. 1859–1770 B.C.
Medium
Sa-amulets: Silver (5 originals, 4 restored), carnelian, feldspar, turquoise, ivory (4 restored). Tiny disk beads: top row turquoise, bottom row restored Ball beads: silver
Dimensions
L. 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); W. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); sa-amulets: 1 × 0.5 × 0.2 cm (3/8 × 3/16 × 1/16 in.)
Classification
Necklace, Sa amulets, Senebtisi
Period
Middle Kingdom
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1907
Accession Number
07.227.11
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of ancient Egypt with the *Necklace with Samulets of Senebtisi*, a delicate jewel from the Middle Kingdom (ca. 1859–1770 B.C.), late Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13. This, likely belonging to a woman of high status named Senebtisi exemplifies the exquisite personal adornments crafted for Egypt's elite. Measuring just 24.5 cm long, it was designed to be worn close to the body, blending beauty with profound symbolism. The necklace features nine tiny sa-amulets—five original silver ones and four restored—strung with vibrant carnelian, feldspar, turquoise, and ivory beads, alon...