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

Fragmentary Group of Apes

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Description

Caption: Fragmentary Group of Apes, ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.. Limestone, pigment, 1 5/16 × 9/16 × 2 1/16 in. (3.3 × 1.5 × 5.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 25.886.11.

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 small ancient Egyptian carved figurine of a reclining lion with traces of red paint.

This artifact is a carved figurine depicting a lion in a reclining position. The sculpture shows noticeable weathering and has remnants of red pigment, suggesting it was once brightly painted. The style is simplistic, with a focus on capturing the basic form of the lion rather than intricate details. It appears to be crafted from a type of stone, likely limestone, commonly used in small votive or decorative objects.

decorative unknown fragmentary
Materials limestone

Connections

Found at Tell el-Amarna
Materials Limestone

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 25.886.11 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 24583 tier-2
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