Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · statue
Lion Holding Vessel
Description
Caption: Lion Holding Vessel, 525–404 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 4 x 4 3/4 x 2 in. (10.2 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 53.223. (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 sculpture of a lion resting on a rectangular base.
The artifact depicts a stylized representation of a lion, carved from an unknown semi-transparent stone. The sculpture features flowing lines and smooth surfaces, indicative of skilled craftsmanship. The lion is portrayed in a reclined position, with detailed facial features and a mane rendered with subtle precision.
decorative
unknown
excellent
Materials
unknown stone
Connections
Materials
Alabaster
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 53.223 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3594 tier-2
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- From the source institution — accession, description, dimensions, and dating are as catalogued by Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art.
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