Plaque of a Royal Head
Description
Object Label: The slight smile, the soft facial features, and the downward-pointing viper on the brow (where there would normally be a rearing cobra)of some of these images suggest that they represent one or more of the kings of the fourth century B.C.E. Whether sculptors' models or temple offerings (see case label), they illustrate the diversity contained in and the problems associated with this well-attested category of Egyptian art. For example, the busts appear to be temple offerings, but several of them have artists' working marks such as L-shaped depth guides (70.91.2) or a grid pattern (16.76). Caption: Plaque of a Royal Head, 4th century B.C.E.. Limestone, 4 5/16 x 3 3/4 x 13/16 in. (11 x 9.6 x 2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 70.91.2. (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 relief depicting the profile of a figure with an elaborate hairstyle.
The artifact is a square stone relief showcasing the profile of a person featuring an intricate hairstyle resembling thick braids or a wig. The figure also wears a beaded necklace, indicating status or affiliation. The carving is detailed, highlighting the craftsmanship typical of Egyptian reliefs.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 70.91.2 tier-2
- BKM-Object 96483 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.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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