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

Cylindrical Alabastron

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Description

Caption: Cylindrical Alabastron, late 6th–early 4th century B.C.E.. Glass, 1 3/8 x 11/16 x 4 7/8 in. (3.5 x 1.8 x 12.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Purchased with funds given by Robert B. Woodward, 12.43. (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, decorative Egyptian glass vessel with blue and yellow designs.

This image depicts an ancient Egyptian glass vessel, characterized by its elongated shape and intricate decorative patterns. The vessel is primarily blue with yellow swirling designs, suggesting a style common in faience or glasswork. It features dual small handles and a narrow neck leading to a flared opening. The design and coloring indicate sophisticated artistic techniques.

decorative Ptolemaic good
Materials glass

Connections

Found at Egypt
Materials Glass

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 12.43 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 5818 tier-2
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