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

Loop Earring with Gazelle's Head

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Description

Caption: Loop Earring with Gazelle's Head, late 4th–3rd century B.C.E.. Gold, Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.770E. (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 small gold ring with a coiled design.

This artifact is a gold ring featuring a detailed coiled design, possibly depicting a snake. The craftsmanship suggests fine jewelry techniques with a focus on intricate patterns. The ring appears to be complete and shows no significant signs of wear, indicating careful preservation.

decorative unknown excellent
Materials gold

Connections

Found at Thebes
Materials Gold

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.770E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117361 tier-2
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