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

Pendant Representing the Lion-Headed Goddess

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Description

Caption: Pendant Representing the Lion-Headed Goddess, ca. 1075–656 B.C.E.. Gold, 5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.6 x 1.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.708E. (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, circular artifact with a central embossed depiction of a seated figure.

The artifact appears to be a small, circular object possibly made from metal, with a raised, embossed depiction of what might be a seated figure in the center. The edges of the artifact are slightly damaged, and the relief appears worn, suggesting it may have been subject to wear or aging. The style seems to indicate a decorative item, potentially with symbolic or religious significance.

decorative unknown fragmentary
Materials metal

Connections

Found at Saqqara
Materials Metal

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 37.708E tier-2
  • BKM-Object 117314 tier-2
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