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

Sphinx with Falcon-Headed Vessel

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Description

Caption: Sphinx with Falcon-Headed Vessel, 525–30 B.C.E.. Glass, 1 3/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in. (3 x 2.1 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1316E. (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 collection of small, colorful Egyptian amulets and figures displayed on a flat surface.

The image depicts a set of Egyptian amulets, each crafted in a distinct, vibrant color. These objects seem to be designed with various symbolic and religious motifs, including representations of deities or symbolic creatures. The composition highlights the diversity in color and form typical of decorative Egyptian art, possibly featuring falcons and human figures with intricate detail. The arrangement suggests an exhibition or cataloging display.

decorative unknown good
Materials faience

Connections

Found at Saqqara
Materials Faience

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1316E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 4135 tier-2
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