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

Amphora

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Description

Caption: Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 2 7/16 x Diam. 1 5/16 in. (6.2 x 3.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.33. (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.

Blue faience vessel with two handles and decorative bands.

The artifact is a small blue faience vessel showcasing a deep blue glaze with horizontal yellowish bands as decoration. It features a classic amphora-style shape with two small handles and a narrow neck. The craftsmanship likely emphasizes ornamental purposes.

decorative unknown excellent
Materials faience

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials FaienceGlass

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 12.33 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 5808 tier-2
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