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Material : Gold , Carnelian , Obsidian , and Turquoise Belt
Height : 4 . 5 CM
Found in : Saqqara , Lower Temple of Unas , Sarcophagus of Ptahshepses (1944)
Dynasty: VI
Belonged_to: Ptahshepses
This gold belt of Ptahshepses was discovered among the remains of the tombs in the valley Temple of Unas in Saqqara . It was wrapped in the mummy of Prince Ptahshepses . The belt is designed as a band of gold with attractive geometrically patterned beads . In the center of the belt appears a buckle of gold leaf with nice inlays depicting the pharaoh sitting on the throne while Horus , god falcon spreading his wings over him as a sign for protection . The belt is adorned with some hieroglyphic inscriptions for the names and titles of the prince .
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