Sculptor's Model Head of a Lioness
Description
Caption: Sculptor's Model Head of a Lioness, 332–30 B.C.E. Limestone, 9 5/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 3/16 in. (24.5 x 17.5 x 18.3 cm) Base: 12 5/16 x 8 7/16 x 5 9/16 in. (31.3 x 21.5 x 14.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 34.1002. (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 carved stone head depicting a lion.
The artifact is a sculpted stone head of a lion, likely used in an architectural or decorative context. The style is consistent with ancient Egyptian symbolism where lions were often associated with strength and royalty. The carving shows detailed attention to the lion's mane and facial features, indicating skilled craftsmanship.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 34.1002 tier-2
- BKM-Object 38349 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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