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

Projectile Point

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Description

Caption: Projectile Point, ca. 1352–1332 B.C.E.. Bronze, 9/16 × 1/8 × 6 in. (1.4 × 0.3 × 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 35.2013.

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 golden feather-shaped artifact.

The artifact is a small, elegant piece shaped like a feather, possibly made of gold. The smooth, elongated form and the polished surface suggest it was crafted with care and precision. It features a central ridge running the length of the feather, enhancing its realistic appearance. Such objects could have held decorative or symbolic significance.

decorative unknown excellent
Materials gold

Connections

Found at Tell el-Amarna
Materials Gold

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 35.2013 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 45633 tier-2
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