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

Set of Four Small Tools on a Ring

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Description

Caption: Set of Four Small Tools on a Ring, 100–395 C.E., or later. Iron, Other (Ring): 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm) Other (Implements): 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.463E.

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 collection of ancient tools arranged on a flat surface.

The image depicts an assortment of ancient Egyptian tools, including blades, an axe head, and various pointed instruments, likely made of metal. The tools are arranged systematically, suggesting they were possibly used for crafting or construction purposes. The overall style and composition indicate a practical rather than decorative purpose.

daily life unknown good
Materials metal

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Metal

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.463E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117112 tier-2
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