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

Scarab with Falcon Head

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Description

Caption: Scarab with Falcon Head, ca. 525–30 B.C.E.. Glass, 15/16 x 1 11/16 x 3/16 in. (2.4 x 4.3 x 0.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1134E. (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 ancient Egyptian faience amulets depicting various deities and symbols.

The image shows a variety of faience amulets commonly associated with ancient Egyptian culture. These include representations of deities and symbols, crafted with a distinctive glaze. The amulets display vibrant colors with blue and red faience being prominent. Notably, the central piece appears to depict a figure with a crown, possibly a deity or royal symbol. The artifacts showcase skilled craftsmanship and are arranged against a neutral background.

decorative New Kingdom good
Materials faience

Connections

Found at Saqqara
Materials Faience

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.1134E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 4121 tier-2
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