Fragment of a Face
Description
Object Label: Although only the lower portion of this face survives, the shape of the lips and chin show that it is an early representation of Akhenaten or his chief queen, Nefertiti. In all probability this piece served as a mold to make a large inlay of glass or faience (a man-made substance resembling glass made of ground quartz held together by an alkaline binder). Caption: Fragment of a Face, ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.. Limestone, 3 7/8 x 4 7/16 x 7/8 in. (9.8 x 11.2 x 2.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 36.875. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano
Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
A small limestone sculptural fragment preserving part of a face with carved features (eyes and nose/mouth area).
The image shows a light-colored stone fragment mounted for display. Only a portion of a human head/face is preserved: one eye socket area with an engraved eyelid/eye form is visible, along with a curved ridge that may relate to the nose bridge and adjacent facial contours. The surface is smoothed and partially weathered, with breaks along the edges indicating the piece is incomplete. No clear hieroglyphic text, cartouches, or inscriptions are visible on the fragment. The catalogue description as a 'Fragment of a Face' matches the visible sculpted facial features. No deities or royal names are discernible from the remaining carving.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 36.875 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3415 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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