This necklace with a pectoral had once adorned the figure of Queen
Mereret, the daughter of King Senusert the Third and sister of his
successor Amenemhat the Third. It is made out of gold, turquoise, lapis
lazuli, and other materials
It bears a cartouche containing the coronation name of Amenemhat the
Third as decoration. Represented as two falcon-headed sphinxes, the
king smites his enemies. Above, the vulture-goddess, Nekhbet, is shown
spreading out her wings to protect the figure of the king and his name.
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