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

Freedom for Tamut and Yehoishema

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Description

Catalogue description: Culture Aramaic Caption: Aramaic. Freedom for Tamut and Yehoishema, June 12, 427 B.C.E. (date written). Papyrus, ink, mud, b: Object: 15 15/16 × 11 15/16 in. (40.5 × 30.3 cm) b: Frame: 19 × 15 × 13/16 in. (48.3 × 38.1 × 2.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour, 47.218.90a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum) Tags Brooklyn Icons

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 bundle of fibrous material, likely organic in nature.

The artifact depicted is a compact, twisted bundle of fibrous strands. The material appears to be organic, possibly plant-based. It is coiled loosely and displays a natural, fibrous texture. The composition suggests a utilitarian purpose, although the specific function is not immediately clear. There are no visible inscriptions or decorative elements.

unclear unknown good
Materials unknown

Connections

Found at Elephantine
Materials Papyrus

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 47.218.90a-b tier-2
  • BKM-Object 60729 tier-2
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