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Material : Gold , Turquoise , Lapis Lazuli , and Carnelian
Height : 3 . 9
Found in : Dahshur , Funerary Complex of Amenemhat II , Tomb of Princess Khnumit (1894)
Period : Middle Kingdom
Reign of : Amenemhet II
Dynasty: XII
Belonged_to: Princess Khnumit
Archeologist : J . DE MORGAN
These two gold clasps were discovered in the tomb of Princess Khnumit , the daughter of Amenemhat II . These clasps were mainly used for fastening two gold bracelets made of gold and some semi-precious stones . These pieces are made of lapis lazuli inlaid with turquoise and carnelian and the upper part of the ankh-shaped clasps is adorned with a gold leopard head . This shape represents the "Sa"; a hieroglyphic sign means protection . It is the sign that mat used to protect the shepherds from bad weather this is accentuated by the image of Mat that is depicted on the back of the clasps .
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