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

Amphora

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Description

Caption: Amphora, 5th century B.C.E. Glass, 4 5/16 x Diam. 2 in. (10.9 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.28. (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 ancient Egyptian faience vessel with decorative patterns.

The artifact is a faience vessel showcasing intricate waves and banded patterns in blue and golden hues. The composition suggests skilled craftsmanship typical of decorative items used in ancient Egyptian society. The vessel's form is elegant with a pointed base, resembling traditional pottery styles.

decorative New Kingdom good
Materials faience

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials FaienceGlass

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 12.28 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 5803 tier-2
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