Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · vessel
Amphora
Description
Caption: Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 3 9/16 x Diam. 1 15/16 in. (9.1 x 5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.27. (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.
A small bead with a spherical shape, decorated with spiral patterns.
The artifact is a spherical bead made from faience, a material commonly used in ancient Egypt for small objects and jewelry. The bead is decorated with concentric spiral patterns in blue and yellow, showcasing the intricate artistry of faience work. Likely used in jewelry, such beads were popular for their colorful appearance and durability.
decorative
New Kingdom
excellent
Materials
faience
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 12.27 tier-2
- BKM-Object 5802 tier-2
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