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The Practical Aspects

Fig. 5 - The location of the pyramid of Senwosret II (here: Senusret II) and the tomb of Sithathoryunet - [Google Maps](https://www.google.nl/maps/place/Pyramid+of+Senusret+II/@27.1644883,30.8366116,6z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x1459813b56fc6023:0xa64773b031dcf45f!8m2!3d29.2363126!4d30.9706362?hl=en) — Fig. 5 - The location of the pyramid of Senwosret II (here: Senusret II) and the tomb of Sithathoryunet - Google Maps

Until now, we have mostly looked at symbolic meanings, but this pectoral was of course an object with a purpose that belonged to a real person. So let’s find out more about the practical aspects while looking at the pectoral from the other side.

This piece of jewelry was made of precious materials fit for a princess. It belonged to Princess Sithathoryunet, who lived during the Middle Kingdom. It was found in a niche in her underground tomb. Because her tomb was found next to the pyramid of Senwosret II, it is speculated that she was his daughter. See: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret
II You can see the location on the map in Figure 5.

The golden pectoral is inlaid with 372 pieces of very carefully cut semiprecious stones. The necklace also consists of beads of gold and semiprecious stones. See: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet with the Name of Senwosret II Looking at this side of the pectoral, you can see how it is attached to the necklace.

Now that we have looked at the symbolic details and the more practical aspects, it is time to end this tour with a look at the complete picture.