A 12th dynasty Egyptian Middle Kingdom pectoral made of gold and semi-precious stones (carnelian, turquoise, and lapis lazuli) belonging to Mereret, the daughter of king <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senusret_III" class="extiw" title="w:Senusret III">Senusret III</a> and sister of king <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amenemhat_III" class="extiw" title="w:Amenemhat III">Amenemhat III</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1">[1]</a></sup> The pectoral shows the cartouche or royal name of pharaoh Amenemhat III and depicts this king triumphantly defeating his enemies. It was discovered in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahshur" class="extiw" title="w:Dahshur">Dahshur</a> tomb of Mereret which is located within the pyramid complex of Senusret III's own tomb. This photo was taken at the King Tut exhibition at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Science_Center" class="extiw" title="w:Pacific Science Center">Pacific Science Center</a> in Seattle, Washington State, USA.
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