Bull's Head
Description
Object Label: Worship of individual bulls as gods was known from earliest times in Egypt. Bull mummies were buried with early kings. The king was associated with the bull because of its strength and fertility. Specific bulls, chosen as sacred incarnations of gods, had particular markings. This dark bull with a white mark on its forehead is the Apis bull, an intermediary with the god Ptah. Caption: Bull's Head, 664–332 B.C.E.. Wood, glass, bone (bovine?), 11 3/4 x 15 x 14 in. (29.8 x 38.1 x 35.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1532E. (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.
An ancient Egyptian artifact depicting the head of a bull with prominent horns.
The artifact is a sculptural representation of a bull's head, featuring detailed carving and emphasis on the horns and facial features. The craftsmanship suggests it may have served a decorative or symbolic role, possibly in a ceremonial context. The piece is notable for its stylized form and expression, reflecting the artistic conventions of its time.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.1532E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4172 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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