Fitzwilliam Museum — Department of Antiquities (Egyptian) · other
spoon
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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