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

Small Statue of Imhotep

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Description

Caption: Small Statue of Imhotep, 305–30 B.C.E.. Bronze, 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 in. (9.8 x 2.9 x 4.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.374E. (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 seated ancient Egyptian statue of a young male figure holding a scroll.

The statue depicts a young male figure seated on a square base, shown in a typical Egyptian pose. The figure holds a scroll in his hands, indicating a possible representation of a scribe or scholar. The statue is made of a smooth material, likely bronze, and features a detailed and serene expression. The craftsmanship suggests a focus on calm and contemplative demeanor typical in similar representations.

daily life unclear good
Materials bronze

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Bronze

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.374E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117030 tier-2
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