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

Small Figure of a Woman Lying on a Couch

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Description

Caption: Small Figure of a Woman Lying on a Couch, 305–30 B.C.E.. Limestone, pigment, 1 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 3 5/8 in. (4.6 x 3.9 x 9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.590E. (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 figurine of a reclining human figure.

The artifact is a carved and painted figurine depicting a human figure in a reclining position, likely made from a material resembling limestone or plaster. The figure exhibits detailed features and textures, such as braided hair, suggesting a realistic style. The piece appears to be a fragment or partial figure, as parts of the limbs are missing. The surface shows signs of wear and some color fading, indicating age or significant handling.

unclear unknown fragmentary
Materials limestoneplaster

Connections

Found at Saqqara
Materials LimestonePlaster

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.590E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117230 tier-2
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