Egyptian Jug and Lid Based on Cypriot Bilbil
Description
Object Label: Cypriot jugs called bilbils seem to have been used to export opium, but Egyptian carvers adopted the familiar long-necked, round-bodied vessel to hold oils and other liquids. An ancient example from Cyprus is also exhibited in this case. Caption: Egyptian Jug and Lid Based on Cypriot Bilbil, ca. 1514–1400 B.C.E.. Egyptian alabaster (calcite), 6 1/16 x Diam. 4 7/8 in. (15.4 x 12.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.252Ea-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.
Ancient Egyptian ceramic vessel with a round body and single handle.
This artifact is a ceramic vessel likely used for storage or pouring. It has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a single handle extending from the neck to the body. The surface is smooth, indicating skilled craftsmanship typical of ancient Egyptian pottery. The vessel's shape and style might suggest daily use in an Egyptian household.
Cross-references (2)
- BKM-Accession 37.252Ea-b tier-2
- BKM-Object 3993 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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