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

Frog Inlay

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Description

Caption: Frog Inlay, 343–30 B.C.E.. Glass, 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (2.2 x 2.3 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1123E. (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 fragment resembling an animal head.

This artifact appears to be a carved fragment that resembles the head of an animal, possibly a jackal, based on its pointed snout and ears. The carving style is simplistic and lacks intricate detail, suggesting it may be part of a larger piece or designed for functional use. The material appears to be stone, likely limestone, based on texture and color.

unclear unknown fragmentary
Materials limestone

Connections

Found at Saqqara
Materials Limestone

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1123E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117699 tier-2
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