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

Necklace

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Description

Caption: Necklace, 1833–1843 C.E.. Gold, glass, Plaque: 1/2 x 11/16 in. (1.3 x 1.7 cm) Knot: 1/4 x 1/2 in. (0.6 x 1.2 cm) Vase: 1/2 x 9/16 in. (1.3 x 1.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1774E. (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.

The image depicts a necklace with ornate pendants featuring Egyptian motifs.

The necklace consists of several circular and shaped pendants connected by chains. The pendants are decorated with intricate reliefs that resemble Egyptian motifs. The design suggests a combination of circular medallions and lower hanging elements, possibly depicting animals or symbolic objects. The craftsmanship indicates a decorative style with attention to detail in the relief work.

decorative Roman good
Materials metal

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials GoldMetal

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1774E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 118294 tier-2
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