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

Situla Decorated with Crudely Cut Images of Dieties

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Description

Caption: Situla Decorated with Crudely Cut Images of Dieties, 305–30 B.C.E.. Bronze, 3 5/8 x Diam. 1 5/16 in. (9.2 x 3.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.577E. (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 metal artifact, possibly a pendant, with visible inscriptions.

The artifact appears to be a small, elongated metal object, possibly a pendant. It features intricate designs and inscriptions around its surface. The craftsmanship suggests a decorative purpose, possibly used as a personal adornment or amulet. The metal has a patina consistent with age, indicating preservation over time. The inscriptions are slightly worn but visible.

decorative unknown good
Materials bronze

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials BronzeMetal

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.577E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117218 tier-2
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  • From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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