Scarab of Thutmose II
Description
Object Label: Because Thutmose II ruled for only three years, objects from his reign are extremely rare. On the underside of this superbly carved scarab, two vultures flank an inscribed oval frame—known as a cartouche—containing the name the king took at his coronation. Caption: Scarab of Thutmose II, ca. 1481–1479 B.C.E.. Jasper, 5/16 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (0.8 x 1.1 x 1.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X626.39. (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 small artifact featuring an Egyptian cartouche.
The image shows a detailed cartouche on a small round artifact, possibly made of faience or another glazed material. The cartouche is centered and surrounded by decorative motifs. The item appears to be displayed in a museum setting with a focus on its intricate design.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession X626.39 tier-2
- BKM-Object 4201 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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