Lion and Bull Amulet
Description
Caption: Lion and Bull Amulet, 664–332 B.C.E.. Faience, height: 9/16 in. (1.4 cm) base: 1/8 x 3/8 x 1 in. (0.3 x 0.9 x 2.5 cm) mount (display dims when mounted; Divine Felines-2015): 1/2 x 5/16 x 1 in. (1.3 x 0.8 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1246E. (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 faience amulet depicting a reclining lion with a suspension loop.
This artifact is a faience amulet representing a stylized reclining lion. The lion is detailed with minimalist features, typical of Egyptian amulets, and includes a loop for suspension indicating it was likely used as a protective charm. The composition and color suggest it was crafted for personal adornment or protection.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.1246E tier-2
- BKM-Object 117815 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.
- AI-inferred — the image-analysis panel (deities, names, signs) is machine-generated and may be wrong.
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