Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II
Description
Object Label: This head comes from a statue that was most likely made early in the reign of Ramesses II. When the head was complete, a side view of its features would have resembled those in the relief to the left in this case, with a similar aquiline nose, well-shaped eyes, a rather small mouth, and earlobes pierced for earrings. Caption: Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.E.. Gray granite, 7 11/16 x 6 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (19.5 x 17.5 x 23.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Partial gift of James Lamb in honor of Paul O'Rourke and Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 2001.56. (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 stone head sculpture depicting a figure with a headdress.
The artifact is a carved stone head, likely representing a pharaoh or deity due to the presence of a headdress. The sculpture showcases detailed carving on the face but is missing the body. The style is consistent with ancient Egyptian art, emphasizing symmetry and idealized features. The material appears to be granite, providing durability and a polished appearance.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 2001.56 tier-2
- BKM-Object 4325 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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