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

Headrest Amulet

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Description

Caption: Headrest Amulet, 332–30 B.C.E.. Hematite, 5/8 x 15/16 x 3/8 in. (1.6 x 2.5 x 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1179E.

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 headrest artifact depicted.

The image showcases a small, dark-colored Egyptian headrest with a simple and functional design. The headrest has a curved upper section supported by two short pillars on a rectangular base. The artifact looks smooth and polished, indicating skilled craftsmanship possibly intended for everyday use or as a burial good.

daily life unknown good
Materials wood

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Wood

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1179E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117751 tier-2
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