Late Image of Nefertiti
Description
Object Label: Nefertiti here wears the so-called Nubian wig. Formerly this wig had been worn almost exclusively by Nubian soldiers serving in pharaoh's army. Nefertiti seems to have adopted it as her personal symbol. She popularized the Nubian wig to such an extent that both men and women frequently wore it at el Amarna. Caption: Late Image of Nefertiti, ca. 1352–1336 B.C.E.. Sandstone, pigment, 11 9/16 x 3 15/16 x 17 1/8 in. (29.3 x 10 x 43.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 35.1999. (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.
Limestone relief fragment depicting a profile of a human figure with intricate hairstyle.
The fragment showcases a human profile carved into limestone, with a focus on the facial features and a detailed, patterned hairstyle. The style is indicative of Egyptian relief work, with attention to the form and expression typical of ancient Egyptian art. The surface has signs of wear but retains some original color traces.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 35.1999 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3375 tier-2
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