Ram's Head Amulet
Description
Object Label: This type of amulet, a symbol of the god Amun, originated with the Kushite kings who ruled Egypt as Dynasty XXV. Their foreheads, like this ram's head, were often adorned with two cobras rather than the single cobra common on the heads of Egyptian kings. An exceptionally fine carving in hard stone, this amulet has links between the horns and head that may reflect a metal prototype. Caption: Egyptian; Nubian. Ram's Head Amulet, ca. 775–653 B.C.E. or later. Jasper, 1 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (3.9 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 54.198. (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 ancient Egyptian artifact depicting a symbolic figure.
The artifact is a faience figurine showing a white central body with darker extensions. The craftsmanship suggests religious or protective symbolism. The piece is mounted on a stand for display, indicating its likely fragile nature and archaeological value.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 54.198 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3608 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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