Vase and Stand Imitating Asiatic Model
Description
Object Label: An Egyptian stone carver manufactured this version of a Canaanite metal vessel called an amphoriskos. The original Canaanite vessels were often made of precious metals and presented as tribute to the Egyptian king. The shape of this stone adaptation signified the prestige of its Egyptian owner. Caption: Vase and Stand Imitating Asiatic Model, ca. 1400–1336 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 5 5/16 x 2 1/2 in. (13.5 x 6.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.250Ea-b. (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.
An ancient Egyptian alabaster vase with a rounded body and two small handles.
The artifact is an elegantly shaped alabaster vase, characterized by a bulbous main body transitioning into a narrower neck and flaring rim. The vase sits on a raised base and has two small loop handles near the neck region. The vase exhibits a smooth, polished surface with natural veining characteristic of alabaster. This style is typical in Egyptian craftsmanship, often used for holding precious oils or perfumes.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.250Ea-b tier-2
- BKM-Object 3992 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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