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

Razor

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Description

Caption: Razor, ca. 1292–1190 B.C.E.. Copper alloy, 1/16 × 2 5/16 × 5 7/16 in. (0.1 × 5.9 × 13.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund, 15.496.

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 copper axe head with a slightly corroded surface.

The image depicts a single, ancient Egyptian axe head, likely used as a tool or weapon, made of copper. The artifact shows signs of corrosion and patina, common for metal objects from antiquity. The blade's shape is indicative of utilitarian use, with a relatively flat cutting edge and a tapering tang for hafting onto a handle. It lacks any visible decorative elements or inscriptions.

unclear unknown fragmentary
Materials copper

Connections

Materials Copper

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 15.496 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 9270 tier-2
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