Rosettes of Senebtisi, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13, ca. 1859–1770 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht

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Rosettes of Senebtisi, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12–early Dynasty 13, ca. 1859–1770 , From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), Pit 763, burial of Senebtisi, 1906–07, Gold, Each: W. cm (1/2 in.); D. cm (1/2 in.), 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

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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