Identity area
Reference code
TAA iii.53.4
Nadpis
TUT belt
Date(s)
- c. 1976-1979 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 belt
Context area
Archival history
Formerly in the possession of Dr Christine Lilyquist, Curator Emerita, Egyptian Art and Wallace Egyptology, The Metropolitan Museum. Purchased by Dr Lilyquist at a New York City department store, sometime between 1976 and 1979.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Dr Christine Lilyquist in March 2024.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
- A reversible elasticated belt with a metal buckle decorated with a repeated "TUT" motif.
- Woven blue (background) and gold ("TUT") elasticated fabric with a goldtone metal two-piece clasp buckle and a goldtone metal slide-adjustment bar.
- Manufacturer, not known.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Property of the Griffith Institute. No restrictions.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
- 88.0 x 2.5 cm (fully extended, includes buckle)