Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet
Title
Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet
Creator
Date
Identifier
RDS_D0_652_0013
Description
Colour photograph of the Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet. The design features two falcons representing the sun god, and a central figure of the king. The zigzag lines at the base of the pectoral symbolize the primordial waters from which the world was created. There are eight separate pieces of gold jewellery at the top of the image that are separate to the pectoral.
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Format
Glass slide
Type
Original Format
Glass slide
Collection
Citation
Steele, Lawrence E., “Pectoral of Princess Sithathoryunet,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6326.