This piece of necklace and the pectoral combination is one of the many details that belong to Princess Sithathoryunet. At first glance, the composition appears to be a colorful and richly detailed piece of art. The pectoral contains many images, including both human and animal: a scarab, two falcons and two snakes. Besides, it is decorated with ornaments, for example, a zigzag line at the base of the object. Visually, this composition is symmetrical and reflects the high status of the owner. However, almost every detail described has a hidden meaning, which is part of the overall message that this jewelry is designed to carry. The rich symbolism can be explained by the fact that the composition belonged to a royal family member. Thus, the zigzag lines at the base of the pectoral represent primordial waters, which refers to the importance of the royal figure and the concept of eternity. Each of the falcons, being a symbol of the sun god, clutches the hieroglyph for “encircled” in their paws, thereby symbolizing the sun god’s power over the entire universe. The two snakes represent the king’s defenders, reinforced by the two ankh hieroglyphs meaning “life.” The human figure depicts the god Heh, who supports the royal cartouche, thus demonstrating the king’s divine support. Finally, all these symbols add up to the final iconographic meaning, which says about the sun god’s patronage, who is eternal and gives life and power to the king.
