Ring Inscribed for Amunhotep II
Description
Object Label: Personal Arts The reigns of Hatshepsut through Thutmose IV represent a transitional phase in Eighteenth Dynasty art. At first, artists continued to favor simple, elegant forms common earlier in the dynasty, but eventually they developed elaborate, highly detailed designs that dominated the dynasty’s final decades. Under Amunhotep II and Thutmose IV, for example, craftsmen increased the use of a soft, pastel blue pigment that had been invented during the reign of Thutmose III. Potters also molded vessels in human and animal form, and artisans rediscovered the Middle Kingdom fascination for colorful stones such as red carnelian. Art historians consider the scarabs (beetleshaped amulets) of this era among the finest ever made. Figure Vase of Woman Holding Dog Caption: Ring Inscribed for Amunhotep II, ca. 1426–1400 B.C.E.. Gold, 13/16 × 1/2 × 9/16 × 5/8 in., 0.3 lb. (2 × 1.2 × 1.5 × 1.6 cm, 0.13kg). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.725E. (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.
A gold ring with an engraved cartouche.
The artifact is a gold ring featuring an engraved cartouche. The design is elegant and typical of jewelry used in ancient Egypt to denote status or affiliation with royalty. The craftsmanship suggests careful attention to detail, highlighting skillful metalwork indicative of the period.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.725E tier-2
- BKM-Object 4091 tier-2
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