Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · statue

Cast of a Head of Queen Nefertiti

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Description

Caption: Cast of a Head of Queen Nefertiti, early 20th century. Plaster, 12 × 7 5/16 × 8 7/16 in. (30.5 × 18.5 × 21.5 cm) with base: 16 × 7 5/16 × 8 7/16 in. (40.6 × 18.5 × 21.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, 33.501. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

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.

A sculpture of a head with a distinct profile.

The artifact is a sculptural representation of a head, showcasing a stylized profile with prominent features. The style suggests a modern recreation, possibly imitating ancient Egyptian artistic conventions. Noteworthy details include the elongated neck and a base, which suggests it might be a bust designed for display.

modern replica modern_replica modern_reproduction
Materials wood

Connections

Royals Nefertiti
Materials LimestoneWood

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 33.501 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 37030 tier-2
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