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

Large Earring with Lynx Head

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Greek Caption: Greek. Large Earring with Lynx Head, 2nd century B.C.E.. Gold, banded jasper, Diam. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.788E. (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 an ancient Egyptian amulet featuring a scarab design.

This artifact appears to be a small amulet or jewelry piece crafted from gold and stone. It features a detailed depiction of a scarab, which is a common symbol in ancient Egyptian culture, often associated with protection and regeneration. The piece shows intricate craftsmanship with smooth surfaces and a polished finish.

decorative New Kingdom excellent
Materials goldstone

Connections

Found at Upper Egypt
Materials StoneGold

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.788E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117379 tier-2
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