pectoral of Shoshenk II

pectoral of Shoshenk II-At its top, this pectoral displays two falcons, each wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. They are sitting upon the hieroglyphic symbol for sky, which is adorned with stars. Below, resting upon a boat, can be seen a lapis lazuli sun-disc, with an imageof the enthroned god Amun-Ra-Horakhety before the goddess Maat at its centre. To either side is a goddess, each stretching her wings out in protection: to the left is Hathor, while to the right is Maat. Plants, symbolising Upper and Lower Egypt, stand behind each. Water can be seen below the boat, represented by inlaid wavy lines. At the bottom are alternating open and closed lotuses, although the final lotus to the left is missing. cairo egyptian museum-pectoral of Shoshenk II-JE 72171-CEM31 08 09 010; gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, feldspar; H. 7.7cm; H. 21st Dynasty, Third Intermediate Period; Tanis;Upper Floor, Room 2