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

Recumbent Jackal

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Description

Caption: Recumbent Jackal, ca. 525–30 B.C.E.. Glass, 1 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 in. (2.5 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1238E. (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 carved figure resembling an animal, possibly a jackal or dog.

The artifact is a three-dimensional carved figure depicting an animal, likely a jackal, which is significant in Egyptian culture as a symbol associated with Anubis. It is crafted in a reclining position and appears to be made from a dark material with lighter coloring on its head. The figure rests on a base, suggesting it could have been part of a larger scene or structure.

decorative unknown good
Deities Anubis
Materials potentially wood or faience

Connections

Found at Saqqara
Deities Anubis

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1238E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 4128 tier-2
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