Toilet Spoon in the Shape of a Bouquet of Flowers
Description
Object Label: Like many late Eighteenth Dynasty spoons, this example takes the form of a floral bouquet. The decoration includes lotus and papyrus blossoms, marguerites, poppy buds, and a mandrake fruit. In antiquity the lower part of the handle was decorated with the stalks of flowers; some of the original ivory and paste inlays are now missing. Caption: Toilet Spoon in the Shape of a Bouquet of Flowers, ca. 1336–1295 B.C.E.. Wood, horn, paste, 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.605E. (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 decorative artifact depicting a lotus flower composition.
The artifact showcases a stylized arrangement of lotus flowers and buds, crafted with intricate detail. The composition appears symmetrical and suggests a connection to decorative or ceremonial purposes, possibly used in religious or funerary contexts. The craftsmanship suggests attention to symbolic elements common in Egyptian art, with a focus on floral motifs.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.605E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4056 tier-2
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