The circlet of 9 gold shells forms a girdle that was worn by a small woman. It was slipped over the head and arms to rest on the widest part of her hips and to cross the lowest part of her abdomen.

Prince Ptahshepses is shown seated on both sides of the belt buckle. In his right hand he holds a long staff, which is dominated by two falcons representing Horus. The falcons hold the Shen sign in their claws.