Rosettes of Senebtisi
These gold-foil rosettes were once thought to be wig decorations. A detailed study of the burial photographs shows them grouped together, suggesting they were sewn onto a piece of rolled or folded cloth, rather than spaced apart on hair. Rosettes were used to decorate imitation leopard skins and cloaks or funerary palls. Based on the small size of the rosettes and the cloth, it seems most likely they originate from a cloak.
Artwork Details
- Title: Rosettes of Senebtisi
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13
- Date: ca. 1859–1770 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), Pit 763, burial of Senebtisi, MMA excavations, 1906–07
- Medium: Gold
- Dimensions: Each: W. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); D. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1907
- Object Number: 07.227.7
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
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