Matrix for a Gnostic Sealing
Description
Catalogue description: Culture Egyptian Caption: Egyptian. Matrix for a Gnostic Sealing, 2nd–3rd century C.E.. Metal, 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 13/16 in. (1.5 x 4 x 2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, 77.128.2. (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.
An engraved Egyptian scarab seal featuring a figure with raised arms and symbols.
The artifact is an ancient Egyptian scarab made from a greenish material, possibly faience or steatite, now showing signs of wear. The top surface is engraved with a figure that appears to be holding a staff or similar object, surrounded by various symbols and motifs. The workmanship suggests it could be utilitarian, possibly used as an amulet or a personal seal.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 77.128.2 tier-2
- BKM-Object 103560 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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