Scarab Seal
Description
Caption: Scarab Seal, ca. 1292–1190 B.C.E.. Glass, 3/8 x 9/16 x 13/16 in. (0.9 x 1.4 x 2.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.527E.
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 collection of seven ancient Egyptian scarab amulets.
The image depicts seven scarab amulets likely used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. Each scarab displays intricate designs and hieroglyphs indicative of the period's artistry. Their small size suggests they were carried as personal items or placed within tombs for protection. Notable features include the detailed engravings on the flat bases, characteristic of jewelry from the Middle Kingdom to the New Kingdom periods.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.527E tier-2
- BKM-Object 117170 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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