Fish Dish
Description
Caption: Fish Dish, ca. 1479–1400 B.C.E.. Steatite, 13/16 × 2 5/16 × 4 5/16 in. (2 × 5.8 × 11 cm) mount: 5 × 4 1/2 × 2 in. (12.7 × 11.4 × 5.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, 48.56. (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 fish-shaped cosmetic palette with decorative carvings.
This is a small, fish-shaped palette typically used for grinding cosmetics. It displays intricate carvings representing the scales and anatomical features of a fish. The form and artistry suggest its function was both practical and ceremonial. The piece is well-crafted with attention to detail in the fish's depiction, showcasing typical design elements of the period.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 48.56 tier-2
- BKM-Object 3501 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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