Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · other

spoon

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AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

An ancient Egyptian cosmetic spoon with a carved female figure.

The artifact is a cosmetic spoon featuring a delicately carved female figure holding the spoon portion, which is elongated and flat. The design is intricate, with attention to detail in the carving, reflecting artistic practices possibly associated with personal grooming or ritualistic use. The handle is slender, tapering towards the bottom, and shows signs of fine craftsmanship.

decorative New Kingdom good
Materials wood

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Found at Thebes
Materials Wood
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