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

One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents

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Description

Caption: One of a Set of Jars for Seven Sacred Oils or Unguents, 305–30 B.C.E.. Faience, 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (6.4 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 49.52.5a-b. (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 blue cylindrical container with a lid, possibly an ancient jar or canopic jar.

The image depicts a cylindrical container with a light blue-green glaze, typical of faience. The lid has a simple handle. There are visible marks or characters on the side, suggesting possible inscriptions. The style suggests functionality, possibly for storage or ritual use.

decorative unknown good
Materials faience

Connections

Found at Memphis
Materials Faience

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 49.52.5a-b tier-2
  • BKM-Object 160392 tier-2
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